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JOB DESCRIPTION
Financial Controller
Work Location: South Africa (International Scope)
Employment Type: Executive / Senior Leadership Role
ROLE SUMMARY
The Financial Controller is responsible for building, implementing, and overseeing the financial infrastructure, reporting systems, controls, and operational finance framework.
This is not a traditional bookkeeping or accounting role.
This position is responsible for helping architect and operationalize the financial foundation of a rapidly scaling multinational healthcare, retail, technology, education, and distribution ecosystem.
The role supports:
- South Africa operations
- International expansion
- Multi-entity financial reporting
- Cross-border operational finance
- Financial systems implementation
- Management reporting and governance
The Financial Controller serves as the operational finance lead responsible for transforming the companyl into an institutionally structured and scalable organization.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
- Build the financial operating infrastructure for the company
- Implement scalable financial systems and controls
- Establish standardized reporting frameworks across entities
- Develop operational finance processes and governance structures
- Ensure financial visibility across all business units
- Support executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic insights
- Assist in preparing the organization for large-scale international growth
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Financial Infrastructure Development
Build and implement:
· Financial reporting systems
· Group reporting structures
· Budgeting frameworks
· Operational finance processes
· Management reporting dashboards
· KPI reporting systems
· Internal financial controls
· Approval workflows
· Financial governance systems
Coordinate implementation and optimization of:
· Xero
· SAP integrations
· Inventory systems
· Retail reporting systems
· Expense management systems
· ApprovalMax workflows
· International financial reporting structures
2) Multi-Entity Financial Management
Oversee and coordinate financial operations across:
· The company
· South Africa operations
· Future international entities
· Clinics
· Distribution operations
· Retail operations
· Product businesses
· Education and SaaS-related structures
Responsibilities include:
· Consolidated reporting
· Intercompany reconciliations
· Entity-level reporting
· Financial oversight and standardization
· Cash flow visibility across entities
3) Financial Reporting & Analysis
Develop and manage:
· Monthly management accounts
· Executive dashboards
· KPI reporting
· Profitability analysis
· Margin analysis
· Inventory costing analysis
· Retail performance reporting
· Cash flow forecasting
· Working capital analysis
Provide executive leadership with:
· Financial insights
· Strategic financial analysis
· Operational performance visibility
· Risk identification
4) Operational Finance & Controls
Establish financial operational discipline across the organization.
Responsibilities include:
· Financial policies and SOPs
· Expense control systems
· Procurement approval structures
· Revenue tracking systems
· Inventory valuation controls
· Retail and clinic reporting systems
· Internal audit support
· Financial risk management
5) International & Cross-Border Financial Coordination
Support:
· Cross-border operational structures
· Intercompany financial coordination
· Transfer pricing support
· Royalty tracking
· International reporting consistency
· Tax coordination with advisors
· Multi-currency financial management
Coordinate with:
· External accountants
· Auditors
· Tax advisors
· Legal teams
· Banking partners
6) Strategic Finance Support
Support the CEO and executive leadership with:
· Expansion modeling
· Financial forecasting
· Business case development
· Investment analysis
· Pricing analysis
· Profitability optimization
· Operational scaling decisions
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This role is expected to BUILD the financial infrastructure of the company — not merely maintain existing accounting systems.
The Financial Controller must help create:
- Institutional-grade reporting
- Operational finance structure
- Financial governance systems
- Multi-country financial visibility
- Scalable financial operations
This role is foundational to the Company’s international expansion strategy.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE
Within 12–24 months:
· Full financial reporting infrastructure operational
· Multi-entity reporting standardized
· Executive dashboards fully implemented
· Strong financial governance systems established
· Operational finance controls functioning effectively
· Financial visibility across international operations achieved
· Organization positioned for scalable international growth
EXECUTIVE POSITIONING
This role serves as the financial architect responsible for building the operational finance infrastructure of the company.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johannesburg, Gauteng
