Senior Finance Controller & Commercial Partner (Africa)

Boleng Mechanical Engineering Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Finance Controller for the East Africa Cluster based in Johannesburg, SA. You will partner with the Country Manager and Leadership Team to drive financial performance, governance and strategic planning across markets.

You will lead planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management, guiding resource allocation and driving automation initiatives to enhance finance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field is essential.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge, statutory reporting, governance, treasury and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted commercial finance partner to Country Manager and Leadership Team.
• Lead business planning, forecasting, financial reporting and performance management.
• Drive profitable growth through strategic financial insights and decision support.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

FP&A

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CA(SA)/CIMA/CPA/ACCA/ACA/CMA or equivalent

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Finance Controller for the East Africa Cluster based in Johannesburg, SA. You will partner with the Country Manager and Leadership Team to drive financial performance, governance and strategic planning across markets.

You will lead planning, forecasting, reporting and performance management, guiding resource allocation and driving automation initiatives to enhance finance processes.