Group Financial Controller

SUMMARY:
A dynamic player in the manufacturing industry, seeks a Group Financial Controller to support its operations in the African continents.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a highly skilled financial professional looking to make a significant impact within a multinational environment?

This pivotal role involves ensuring financial systems and practices are timely, accurate, complete, and compliant with accounting and taxation principles. Join a team that values precision, leadership, and collaboration across borders.

Take the next step in your career by driving financial excellence. If you're ready to elevate your impact on a global stage, apply now to be part of our clients visionary team.

Duties:

• Manage and oversee Income Statements and Balance Sheets
• Work closely with BU finance teams to mitigate financial and taxation risks while promoting a no-surprises culture regarding financial performance and positioning.
• Strengthen and address internal control systems across BUs, leveraging audit findings for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to group accounting policies and accurate, timely reporting through the monthly financial pack.
• Chair audit committee meetings for assigned BUs.
• Act as the central contact between BU teams and the central group audit team during annual external audits.
• Evaluate significant operational investments, ensuring compliance with group risk assessment and finance appraisal guidelines.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Com
• Com Honours / CTA
• Fully qualified CA(SA) or CIMA

• Completed SAICA Articles would be advantageous
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in finance controlling, ideally within a multinational corporation.
• Experience in Africa is a PLUS!!

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in financial management and risk mitigation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.