Junior Finance Controller

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

At Growmodo, we help scaling startups and agencies accelerate with on-demand design and development services. As a fully remote team, we embrace a high-trust, high-ownership culture that values speed, excellence, and strong partnerships. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Junior Financial Controller to ensure our financial operations scale with excellence.

The Role



Working Hours:

Mondays - Fridays, 8am-5pm Central European Time (CET)


We're looking for a detail?oriented, systems?minded finance professional early in their career who enjoys finding discrepancies, improving processes, and protecting company profitability. This person is naturally curious, disciplined with data, and comfortable working behind the scenes while reporting directly to Operations and the CEO, requiring a high level of trust, clarity, and professionalism.


They don't need deep accounting mastery - but they must be highly trustworthy, analytical, and eager to learn Growmodo's unique internal finance workflows, while bringing a proactive cost?cutting mindset to optimize resources and safeguard sustainable growth.

About You




You're an early?career finance professional with a sharp eye for detail and a systems?driven mindset. You enjoy digging into numbers to spot discrepancies, streamline processes, and uncover opportunities to cut costs without compromising quality. Data discipline comes naturally to you, and you thrive working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly. Curiosity drives you to ask the right questions, while your analytical skills and eagerness to learn help you adapt quickly to new workflows. You're highly trustworthy, professional, and clear in your communication - ready to work closely with Operations and the CEO in a high?ownership, high?trust environment.

What You'll Own (Key Responsibilities)



Audit and monitor Hubstaff time tracking for accuracy and suspicious behavior Review and support payroll processing Manage Stripe billing activities, including: Cancellations, Upgrades and Downgrades Billing discrepancies and anomalies Track, audit, and optimize company subscriptions and SaaS tools to identify underused licenses, redundancies, and unnecessary costs Document finance processes and controls, prepare reports, and provide actionable insights to Operations and the CEO for cost optimization and decision-making Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies

What We're Looking For



You Must Have:



A Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, or Business Administration/Management, Finance/Financial Management, or other business programs of equivalence (Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply) Have at least 1-3 years of experience in finance operations, accounting support, payroll, or finance QA-related roles (for those with prior working experience) Comfortable working with spreadsheets, dashboards, and data reconciliation Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors or inconsistencies High integrity and trustworthiness, as you'll handle sensitive financial information Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and processes Very good English communication skills to clearly report findings to Operations and the CEO Confidence in conversing with executives Ability to follow structured workflows and maintain organized documentation Comfortable working in a fast-growing, remote, and high-trust environment Your own working equipment and devices A stable internet connection at home

Bonus Points If You:



Experience with Hubstaff or other time-tracking tools Familiarity with Stripe or other SaaS billing platforms Experience managing subscriptions, licenses, or recurring costs Knowledge of basic accounting principles or finance audits Interest in process improvement, cost optimization, or operational efficiency
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This Role Is NOT for You If



You're looking for a CFO or senior strategic finance leadership position You prefer purely transactional accounting without investigation or analysis You want a client-facing role rather than internal operations work You're uncomfortable reviewing details, checking for errors, or questioning inconsistencies You're not interested in learning internal systems or improving processes
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Why Work With Us



Learn and grow: Gain hands-on experience in finance operations, subscription management, and payroll in a fast-growing, subscription-based company. High-trust environment: Work in a remote-first, high-ownership culture where your attention to detail and insights are valued. Direct impact: Your work directly protects the company's financial health and supports key business decisions. Collaborative team: Work closely with Operations and the CEO, as well as cross-functional teams, in a supportive environment. Professional development: Receive training on Growmodo's unique systems and processes, building skills that will benefit your entire finance career. Flexible, remote work: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a fully remote setup while contributing meaningfully to the business.
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We offer



Remote work, async flexibility, and a globally distributed team High-performance culture with zero micromanagement Direct impact on retention and revenue Ownership and performance-based growth opportunities
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How to Apply




Ready to join our team? Click on the "Apply" button and get started.


Next Steps: If you're selected, you'll hear from us within two weeks or fewer. The hiring process includes a screening interview with the dedicated recruiter, followed by a trial task. If you pass, you'll have a call with the hiring manager and then a final discussion with our CEO. Successful candidates will then move on to onboarding.


If you're someone who loves ensuring accuracy, improving processes, and protecting the financial health of a company behind the scenes, we'd love to meet you.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1628887
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned