Part-Time Financial Controller (Remote, 15-20 hrs/week)
Unicorn Placements · Johannesburg
Job description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, commercially‑minded Financial Controller to work remotely on a part‑time basis (15‑20 hours per week, flexible). You will own the day‑to‑day finance function, provide actionable insights, and act as a trusted financial partner to the business.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and issue client quotations and invoices.
- Process supplier invoices and expenses accurately.
- Monitor debtor collections, protect cash flow and maintain financial records.
- Act as the primary liaison with our external accountant, ensuring timely submission of bank statements, receipts and supporting documentation.
- Prepare month‑end financial packs and meet all reporting deadlines.
- Complete monthly reconciliations, review revenue, expenditure and gross profit.
- Analyse project and client profitability, compare actual spend against budget and identify overspending.
- Forecast cash flow, highlight financial risks and provide commentary with recommendations.
- Produce executive finance reports covering revenue, profit, operating expenses, cash flow, debtor/creditor positions and performance against budget.
Required profile
- Experienced finance professional with a commercial mindset.
- Proactive, able to interpret numbers, identify trends and challenge assumptions.
- Comfortable working closely with business owners and external accountants.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month‑end deadlines.
Required skills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial analysis and profitability monitoring
What we offer
- Flexible remote work (15‑20 hours per week).
- Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.
- Collaboration with owners and an external accounting team.
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Unicorn Placements
Johannesburg