Africa Finance Controller - IFRS, Audit & Tax Lead

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,320,000 - 1,785,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Centurion seeks a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit readiness across Africa. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, liaise with external auditors and tax advisors, and ensure IFRS conformity and strong internal controls.

The role partners with finance leadership and business stakeholders to deliver accurate financial information and support strategic decision‑making across multiple entities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA, SAICA or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in accounting, audit, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience managing external audits and multiple legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review IFRS financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits and tax compliance activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support consolidation and group reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operational finance, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

IQVIA Centurion seeks a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit readiness across Africa. You will manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, liaise with external auditors and tax advisors, and ensure IFRS conformity and strong internal controls.

The role partners with finance leadership and business stakeholders to deliver accurate financial information and support strategic decision‑making across multiple entities and