Overview
Financial Controller Jobs in South Africa at Real Hires
Title: Financial Controller
Company: Real Hires
Location: South Africa
We’re looking for a Finance Controller who can bring accuracy, visibility, and control to our financial operations. Someone who doesn’t just report the numbers, but makes them useful.
In this role, you’ll ensure every dollar is tracked, every report is reliable, and leadership has the insights they need to make confident decisions.
What You’ll Do
- Own collections performance and ensure billed revenue is actually collected
- Identify gaps, delays, and revenue leakage, and fix them
- Oversee cash reconciliation and ensure all payments are accurately tracked
- Manage Accounts Payable and partner with bookkeeping to keep records clean
- Maintain accurate financial statements, including P&L integrity
- Prepare clear, executive-level reports with actionable insights
- Track key metrics, collections, aging, patient responsibility, and revenue trends
- Identify financial risks and recommend solutions
- Work closely with the CEO to support financial strategy and decision-making
- Ensure all financial data is organized, accurate, and ready for leadership review
- Present insights in a clear, structured, and decision-ready format
What You Bring
- 5+ years in finance, accounting, or controller roles
- Strong experience in reporting, reconciliation, and collections
- Experience managing Accounts Payable and working with bookkeepers
- Sharp analytical skills, you turn data into decisions
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Experience in healthcare, ABA, or insurance billing (a plus)
- Experience working with executive leadership in fast-paced environments (a plus)