Country Controller – South Africa (m / f / •)

㍍; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company committed to innovation is seeking a Country Controller for South Africa. In this role, you will manage financial statements, treasury, and tax operations while collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have a Finance degree and relevant experience, along with strong financial acumen and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in finance and/or accounting in private or public sectors.
• Knowledge of local statutory and tax requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage country treasury and tax operations.
• Act as the 3M liaison for external financial and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Financial acumen

Verbal and written communication

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Finance Dashboard

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description :

Country Controller – South Africa (m / f /)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Country Controller for 3M South Africa, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by :

• Producing accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Preparing and overseeing the country statutory financial statement preparation and submission to authorities.
• Managing country treasury and tax operations and being the primary contact for global / Area tax and / or treasury organization.
• Actively working on process standardization, preparing SOPs, process maps, and country sign-offs.
• Managing the timely, clear, and concise communication of material items impacting financial results.
• Working with Global Service Centre (GSC) teams to manage the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close process.
• Liaising with other finance disciplines for cross-functional activities.
• Acting as the 3M liaison for external financial, tax, and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting country teams in financial decision-making processes.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements :

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance.
• Proven professional experience in finance and/or accounting in private or public sectors.

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

• Strong financial acumen – Knowledge of local statutory and tax requirements.
• Experience and ability to influence the organization.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in using SAP, Power BI, Finance Dashboard, and other 3M financial platforms/systems.

Job specifics :

• Travel expectations - May include up to 10% [domestic / international].
• Employee may choose to work on-site or in a hybrid mode.
• Working pattern – Full-time.
• Relocation package is not authorized for this position.

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

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