Finance Vice President : Regional Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a globally dispersed team of senior accounting professionals, driving high performance and development.
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis in line with IFRS, US GAAP, and internal accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Standardise and optimise financial processes, driving automation and efficiency across regions.
• Act as a key liaison between global finance leadership and regional finance teams.
• Manage external audit processes and relationships with auditors.
• Tackle complex technical accounting issues and provide strategic financial guidance.
• Partner with regional business units to improve financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead finance transformation and change management initiatives across global operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 10 years in a multinational environment managing global teams.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership / EXCO-level role.
• Deep expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX compliance.
• Strong track record in financial process improvement and transformation.
• Extensive experience in the mining industry or a related heavy industrial sector is essential.