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Financial ControllerAristo Sourcing • South Africa
Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Aristo Sourcing • South Africa
9 days ago
Job description

Base pay range

$16,000.00 / yr - $26,400.00 / yr

The Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial data, reporting, and compliance activities. This role focuses heavily on complex revenue recognition and subscription-based financial reporting. The Controller will design and maintain internal financial controls, lead the accounting function, and ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS).

Accountabilities

  • Financial Reporting Integrity : Accountable for delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports.
  • Insightful Analysis : Financial analysis that empowers the leadership team to make informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Correct, on-time compliance : Accountable for the accuracy and on-time delivery of compliance activities e.g. tax returns
  • Internal Control Effectiveness : Accountable for monitoring and testing the company's internal control framework to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day activities the role is responsible for doing to achieve the accountabilities :

  • Financial Leadership :
  • Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance processes.

  • Ensure the integrity of financial data and adherence to corporate policies.
  • Revenue Recognition & Compliance :
  • Own and maintain strict compliance with revenue recognition standards, including complex accounting for contracts and deferred revenue.

  • Develop, implement, and enforce internal accounting policies tailored to the recurring revenue model.
  • Reporting & Analysis :
  • Oversee the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS.

  • Ensure the accuracy of KPIs and financial metrics (e.g., MRR, ARR) used by executive management, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.
  • Strategic Finance Partnership :
  • Partner with FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, and linking operational metrics to financial outcomes.

  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
  • Operational Excellence :
  • Manage and optimize the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close.

  • Supervise accounting staff (A / P, A / R, Payroll), fostering development and accountability.
  • Internal Controls & Treasury :
  • Design and enforce a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.

  • Monitor and manage working capital, liquidity, and treasury operations.
  • Behaviours

    How you need to 'show up' every day as a manifestation of our values :

  • Ingenious : Connects disparate data points to uncover the "why" behind the numbers and presents findings in a compelling way.
  • Scalable : Builds reports and models that are automated, efficient, and easily adaptable to business changes.
  • Empowered : Proactively investigates variances and confidently presents your findings and recommendations to leadership.
  • Seamless : Delivers complex information in a way that is clear, concise, and easy for non-financial stakeholders to understand.
  • Trusted : The business relies on your analytical rigor and the integrity of the insights you provide.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    The quantifiable measurements we will hold the role to :

  • Timeliness and accuracy of financial compliance : Ensuring all deadlines for compliance related activities e.g. tax returns, are achieved
  • Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting deadlines : Ensure all internal and external deadlines are consistently met.
  • Zero material audit findings : Achieve zero material weaknesses or significant findings in internal or external audits.
  • Expense Control Variance : Achieve a target variance for controllable expenses versus the board-approved budget.
  • Forecast Accuracy for operational budgets : Variance of actual departmental expenses to the operational budget / forecast is within a + / - 5% tolerance.
  • Requirements

    Skills & Qualifications

    Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP / IFRS and subscription-based revenue recognition.
  • Strong proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience managing accounting teams and implementing internal controls.
  • It would be nice if you have (Optional) :

  • Experience in a technology or cloud consulting environment.
  • Familiarity with SaaS financial metrics (MRR, ARR, churn, LTV).
  • Experience in process improvement, automation, or ERP implementation.
  • MBA or additional finance certifications.
  • Benefits

    Salary : PH 80,000 PHP / month and SA $2.2k / month

    Work Schedule : 8 hour shift (Fulltime) working Philippines hours (3am start in South Africa)

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