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FinanceSystems Controller

Robert Walters


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 September 2026
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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