Finance Director/CFO

πŸ’° $36k-$48k
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa - Remote
βš–οΈ Finance & LegalπŸ”΄ Director

Job description

Position Overview:

We are looking for a knowledgeable Financial Manager to drive the company’s financial operations.

In this role you will work under and directly report to the CEO/COO in assisting financial reporting and analysis of the business, preparation of financials for management or audit, budgeting, and forecast modeling, supporting compliance, revenue and cost analysis, and tax planning.

You will be part of a passionate and dedicated Finance team, supported by an external accounting firm/specialist where needed.

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing US based company in which you will have the exposure to grow your skillset in a foreign network.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts within agreed timeframes

  • Preparing regular operational cash flow forecasts

  • Analyze and review data submissions to local and national authorities

  • Ensure sales invoicing processes are adhered to and all invoices are correctly processed

  • Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records - overseeing and reviewing transactions, with hands-on intervention when necessary.

  • Manage the debtors and creditors ageing

  • Monitoring KPIs to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvements

  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations

  • Reviewing payroll and monthly payment runs.

  • Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices

  • Support in preparing for and meeting statutory, regulatory and investor reporting requirements.

  • Supporting the annual financial audit and preparing the annual accounts

  • Assisting Company tax computations

  • Ensuring statutory returns are accurate and submitted timeously

  • Accounting, finance or similar degree

  • At least 5 years of financial accounting experience

  • At least 2 years of experience managing or supervising a team

  • Experience and understanding of applicable financial standards, regulations and compliance requirements

  • Experience in managing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • High level of planning and organisation skills

  • Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

Preferred:

  • CA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
  • Experience using Quickbooks or an equivalent accounting system
  • Experience using payment systems such as Stripe, WISE and/or equivalent
  • Experience and understanding of US tax requirements
  • Exposure to US accounting and tax practices
  • Experience creating and maintaining financial models

Fully remote position.

Salary Ranges from $3,000-$4,000/ Month.

(commensurate based on experience.)

Hours are flexible based on requirements. Within EST 9-5

Share this job:
Please let QuickTeam know you found this job on Remote First Jobs πŸ™

Benefits of using Remote First Jobs

Discover Hidden Jobs

Unique jobs you won't find on other job boards.

Advanced Filters

Filter by category, benefits, seniority, and more.

Priority Job Alerts

Get timely alerts for new job openings every day.

Manage Your Job Hunt

Save jobs you like and keep a simple list of your applications.

Search remote, work from home, 100% online jobs

We help you connect with top remote-first companies.

Search jobs

Hiring remote talent? Post a job

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Remote First Jobs different from other job boards?

Unlike other job boards that only show jobs from companies that pay to post, we actively scan over 20,000 companies to find remote positions. This means you get access to thousands more jobs, including ones from companies that don't typically post on traditional job boards. Our platform is dedicated to fully remote positions, focusing on companies that have adopted remote work as their standard practice.

How often are new jobs added?

New jobs are constantly being added as our system checks company websites every day. We process thousands of jobs daily to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date remote job listings. Our algorithms scan over 20,000 different sources daily, adding jobs to the board the moment they appear.

Can I trust the job listings on Remote First Jobs?

Yes! We verify all job listings and companies to ensure they're legitimate. Our system automatically filters out spam, junk, and fake jobs to ensure you only see real remote opportunities.

Can I suggest companies to be added to your search?

Yes! We're always looking to expand our listings and appreciate suggestions from our community. If you know of companies offering remote positions that should be included in our search, please let us know. We actively work to increase our coverage of remote job opportunities.

How do I apply for jobs?

When you find a job you're interested in, simply click the 'Apply Now' button on the job listing. This will take you directly to the company's application page. We kindly ask you to mention that you found the position through Remote First Jobs when applying, as it helps us grow and improve our service πŸ™

Apply