Financial Controller – Remote (South Africa)

About the role

Fuse, Europe’s fastest‑growing flex‑living operator, is looking for a Financial Controller to own the numbers across its multi‑entity group. The role is fully remote, based in South Africa, and works European business hours to support operations in five European countries.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly reporting and consolidate group‑level financial statements from local trial balances.
• Own the annual budgeting process, track actuals versus budget, and conduct margin and profitability analysis per city, building, and department.
• Maintain rolling cash‑flow forecasts, manage receivables, and ensure accurate payment flows under master leases and management agreements.
• Automate invoicing, reconciliation workflows, and reporting templates; integrate data between PMS, banking, and accounting tools.
• Coordinate tax filings, VAT submissions, and audits with local accounting partners while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support onboarding of new properties, entities, and cities and prepare owner statements as agreements go live.

Required profile

• Degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in controlling, audit or financial operations.
• Strong analytical, structured, and reliable work style.
• Comfortable in a fast‑moving, international environment with an ownership mindset.
• Based in South Africa and able to work remotely.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Google Sheets

What we offer

• High ownership and impact in a rapidly scaling startup.
• Fully remote work with European‑hour alignment.
• Opportunity to shape financial processes across multiple countries.