Financial Controller

Somewhere

Location
Remote (South Africa)
Contract
Freelance / independent contractor
Salary (as advertised)
$1 000 – $2 000 per month
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date
Not stated — check the original listing

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At a glance

  • At least 2 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll
  • Data entry

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Job description

Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Financial Controller at a growing U.S.-based company. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Controller to help drive financial strategy and operational efficiency. Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. * CPA certification is highly desirable but not required. * More than 2 years of experience in a Controller role or similar position. * Proficiency in NetSuite is a plus. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, sumifs, if/then, etc. * Ability to learn and navigate new system software (i.e. ERP, front and back office systems). * Highly detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset and ability to independently review work products and identify/correct mistakes. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. * Ability to re-tool existing processes to ensure greater scalability in the future. Responsibilities * Perform regular cash reconciliations between the bank and credit card feeds, and imported general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and consistency in data entry. * Enforce best practices with data entry when reconciling errors arise. * Manage accounts receivable (AR) functions. * Assist with accounts payable (AP) functions using Stampli. * Review, apply, and edit customer deposits to ensure accuracy of reporting. * Process payroll bi-weekly. * Prepare month-end bank and credit card reconciliations. * Book closing entries and provide accurate and timely financial statements and reports. * Assist with ad hoc financial and accounting projects. ​​​​Compensation: $1,000 - $2,000 per month, paid in USD depending on experience. Details: * Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly. * Client has a desire for long term commitment.

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