Africa Finance Controller - Strategy, Reporting & Controls

AFR NBA Africa; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work one day per week

Job summary

NBA Africa seeks a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with NBA standards and local regulations. This role supports strategic decision-making across NBA Africa operations and drives performance.

The position leads budgeting, forecasting, IFRS compliance, audits, and financial modeling to evaluate projects and partnerships, while partnering with global finance to optimize capital allocation and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA, CFA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 7+ years in financial management with multinational or sports org experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Analyze performance, identify trends and variances.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Design and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Provide strategic financial analysis for investments and partnerships.
• Develop financial models for project evaluations.
• Coordinate with global finance and external partners.
• Support department budgeting and variance analysis.
• Monitor risk and financial resilience.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Skills

IFRS & GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Excel proficiency

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CFA or similar

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

NBA Africa seeks a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with NBA standards and local regulations. This role supports strategic decision-making across NBA Africa operations and drives performance.

The position leads budgeting, forecasting, IFRS compliance, audits, and financial modeling to evaluate projects and partnerships, while partnering with global finance to optimize capital allocation and risk management.