We’re looking for our first in-house Chartered Accountant to build and lead the finance function at Sandstone.

This is a foundational role that combines strategic finance with hands-on ownership of day-to-day financial operations. You’ll work closely with the founders and leadership team to drive financial clarity, discipline, and insight — while ensuring that the fundamentals (invoicing, reporting, compliance, cash flow management) run smoothly and scale with us.

If you’re excited to build systems from scratch, own the numbers end-to-end, and help shape the financial backbone of a growing company, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Own Finance Operations

• Manage end-to-end finance operations including invoicing, accounts receivable/payable, payroll coordination, expense management, and cash flow oversight.

• Ensure accurate monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and timely management reporting.

• Implement and maintain strong financial controls and internal processes.

• Oversee tax compliance, statutory filings, and annual audits in partnership with external advisors.

• Build reliable reporting rhythms (monthly close, cash flow updates, KPI dashboards).

Drive Financial Strategy & Planning

• Build and maintain financial models to support growth planning, hiring decisions, pricing, and capital allocation.

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts in partnership with leadership.

• Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Prepare board and investor reporting materials as we scale.

Build the Finance Function

• Design scalable finance systems, tools, and workflows.

• Select and implement the right finance tech stack (accounting, billing, reporting).

• Establish best practices that position Sandstone for long-term scale.

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the founders on financial trade-offs and growth decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified CA (SA or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or a related field.

• Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals, financial controls, and compliance.

• Experience managing full-cycle finance operations (invoicing through reporting).

• Proven ability to build financial models and translate data into clear business insights.

• High ownership mindset — comfortable operating both strategically and in the details.

• Strong communication skills, able to partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

You won’t just be “running finance” — you’ll be building it. This is an opportunity to shape how Sandstone manages capital, measures performance, and scales sustainably from the ground up.