Reporting Controller

Nestle; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverages company is looking for a Reporting Controller in Johannesburg. This role involves managing the reporting process, leading financial planning, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, experience in finance, and strong analytical skills. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or CIMA / CA (SA) advantageous.
• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Management Reporting process for timely information.
• Lead business planning processes including Operational Plan.
• Monitor PFME spending and coordinate with controllers.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

SAP experience

Excel experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CIMA / CA (SA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Job title : Reporting Controller

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 14, 2025

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Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We’re now looking for Reporting Controller in Bryanston.
• Working at Head Office as a Reporting Controller you will be responsible for all Decision Support and Control activities within Nestlé in the Market including production and distribution of timely, accurate and relevant management reporting and analysis, ensuring functional leadership on controlling and coordination with business and co-pilots.

A day in the life a Reporting Controller :

• Drive the Management Reporting process to provide all required reporting necessary to deliver transparent and timely information and ensure quality of processes and outputs, which in scope of :
• Coordinate accurate consolidation and timely submission of Magnitude packages and OSOT within Group deadlines (SACT, PACT, MASH, DF, PICA, SCOM) and other market reporting under BPR
• Manage and assist management reports on main business Objectives / KPI to local management
• Provide relevant reporting for the Group / Zone (e.g. Monthly Zone deck, cost below COP etc).
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and consistency of Markets’ financial reporting in full compliance with NAS to Group Reporting and Control
• Business planning :
• Lead business planning process - Operational Plan, Dynamic Forecast and annual budget
• Coordinate DF consolidation and monitoring to ensure the achievement of financial objectives
• Quantify risks / opportunities from gap analysis
• Provide support for Market Business & Strategy
• Operational control :
• Monitor PFME spending and proactively coordinate with Business Controllers to managed spending expectation
• Consolidate marketing activity / PFME of NIM businesses, including PFME related information for monthly business review presentation and NIMCOM
• Provide support for various analysis / alternative to support decision-making process (e.g. consolidate PFME report, post evaluation, etc).
• Support business co-pilots for business planning process by providing history information PFME by type / channel / BU / product
• Performing analysis regarding Strategic Revenue Management
• Provide ad-hoc support and analysis to Business units and Corporate Functions in the areas of PFME and marketing Activities
• Other ad hoc analysis as and when required

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or CIMA / CA (SA) advantageous
• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g. Sales, Factory or Supply Chain Controller)
• SAP, Excel and PowerPoint experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Speed and accuracy with figures
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience and management, capable of leading others and working effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressurized situations, adaptable in a stressful environment
• Solution driven
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