FinanceSystems Controller

Robert Walters


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 21 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Robert Walters South Africa

Duties & Responsibilities

What youll do:

In this role you will take full responsibility for the finance function ensuring accurate financial reporting effective controls and meaningful insights delivered directly to the Managing Director.

  • Own and manage the complete finance function across multiple entities including bookkeeping reporting controls and compliance
  • Prepare and deliver accurate timely management accounts and financial reports directly to the MD providing actionable insights for decision-making
  • Stabilise and optimise the financial tech stack eliminating manual processes through automation
  • Design and implement integrated data pipelines between proprietary systems and QuickBooks Online
  • Automate reconciliations using exception-based logic reducing manual intervention
  • Maintain standardised charts of accounts and oversee multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
  • Build real-time dashboards and reporting frameworks for executive-level visibility
  • Partner closely with software engineering teams to embed financial data integrity into core systems
  • Oversee payroll interfaces financial allocations and compliance across multiple US states
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation across both finance and broader operational processes

Desired Experience & Qualification

What you bring:

  • CA(SA) CIMA or equivalent finance qualification
  • Proven experience managing the full finance function including reporting at an executive level
  • Strong multi-entity accounting experience preferably within a tech-enabled environment
  • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and financial systems
  • Experience building dashboards data models and automated reporting frameworks
  • Strong technical mindset with the ability to implement integrations and automation tools
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering or product teams
  • Ability to operate independently take ownership and engage directly with senior leadership

Why this role stands out:

This is more than a finance role-it is an opportunity to act as a true finance leader within a scaling international business with direct exposure to the Managing Director and influence over strategic decision-making.

You will have the autonomy to build optimise and lead a modern finance function supported by advanced technologies and a highly innovative operating environment. The organisation values ownership accountability and execution making this an ideal role for a high-performing hands-on finance professional.

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Robert Walters South AfricaDuties & ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do:In this role you will take full responsibility for the finance function ensuring accurate financial reporting effective controls and meaningful insights delivered directly to the Managing Director.Own and manage the complete finance f...