Regional Director, Accounting & Controllership - Africa & India

About the role

This role directs accounting and controllership operations across Africa and India. The hire will lead the development and execution of technical accounting policies and controls for purchase order and cash workflows in service of merchant customers. They will partner closely with operations and finance teams to ensure compliance while driving process integrity and automation. The role focuses on resolving complex accounting issues and improving end-to-end financial workflows across two key regions. Strategic oversight will be provided over month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance in both jurisdictions. The hire will steward the accuracy and reliability of NetSuite records that underpin critical financial decisions. Leadership will be required to mentor finance teams and align local practices with global standards. The position is pivotal in scaling financial operations as the business grows in fast-moving markets.

Key facts

What you'll do

NetSuite automation for Merchant AP processes is implemented with the Operations team to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Vendor records are entered and maintained in NetSuite to ensure accurate and current supplier data for procurement and payments.

Purchase order issues affecting merchants are resolved through coordinated communication with finance and treasury departments to support timely order fulfillment.

Weekly cash flow estimates are prepared with the financial analyst based on scheduled payment batches to support liquidity planning.

Merchant AP and AR ledgers are maintained in NetSuite, and overdue receivables and payables are actively resolved to preserve accurate financial records.

Processed transactions are verified through reconciliation by comparing system reports to month-end balances to confirm data integrity.

Weekly cash balance reconciliation and reporting processes are built with finance stakeholders to enhance visibility of cash positions.

Information requests for month-end close are managed with the external accounting team to resolve outstanding items and meet reporting deadlines.

Complex or non-standard transactions are reconciled and booked accurately in NetSuite to ensure proper treatment and compliance.

Tax compliance checklists and SAT audit requests are handled to meet regulatory requirements and support audit readiness.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting is mandatory; a master's degree or certifications such as CPSM or CIPS is preferred.

12-15 years of experience in public accounting or managing high-volume AP transactions is required to demonstrate depth in complex environments.

Strategic problem-solving skills are applied to drive operational excellence on complex issues and optimize workflows.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities enable influence with stakeholders at all levels across departments and regions.

Advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including v-lookup and pivot tables, are used daily to analyze data and support decision-making.

NetSuite and SQL experience support finance operations when available to maintain systems and generate insights.

Detail-oriented time management ensures accuracy in accounting, reconciliations, and close activities under tight deadlines.

Leadership capabilities inspire and guide finance teams toward ambitious objectives and foster a culture of accountability.

Practical notes

Employment eligibility under local laws applies to the Johannesburg location.

Typical interview steps

Data interviews commonly include a SQL or coding exercise, a statistics question, and a case study. Candidates may be asked to design a metric, interpret an experiment, or build a small model. Some companies give a take-home analysis. Expect questions about past projects and the business impact of your work. Interviewers often evaluate how you communicate uncertainty and business impact, not only the math. Bringing a clean write-up of a past analysis to the interview is well received.

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