Senior Financial Controller

National Basketball Association; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Senior Financial Controller in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing internal controls. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in financial management and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, with CPA or CFA certification preferred. The position offers an opportunity to provide strategic financial support and drive performance across NBA Africa operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in financial management, preferably in a multinational or sports organization.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting for NBA Africa aligning with policies.
• Analyze financial performance for management decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Design and monitor internal controls for compliance.
• Manage relationships with auditors and ensure compliance.

Skills

IFRS proficiency

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CFA certification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job title: Senior Financial Controller

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: January 05, 2026

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Position Summary / Justification

The Senior Financial Controller will oversee NBA Africa’s financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with NBA standards and local regulations. This individual will play a key role in supporting financial strategy, driving performance, and providing critical insights for strategic decision‑making across NBA Africa operations.

Major Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting for NBA Africa, aligning with NBA policies and local accounting standards, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze financial performance to identify trends, variances, and insights to support management decisions and highlight areas for improved financial outcomes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring data accuracy and that financial targets align with NBA Africa’s strategic goals.
• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard NBA Africa’s assets, ensuring compliance with NBA and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure NBA Africa complies with local financial regulations and NBA standards, coordinating with audit teams for regular compliance checks.
• Audit Management: Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and timely responses to audit requests.
• Strategic Financial Support: Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic initiatives, guiding decisions on investments, partnerships, and project evaluations.
• Financial Modeling: Develop financial models for evaluating projects, partnerships, and other initiatives, supporting leadership in making data‑driven financial decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison for NBA Africa’s financial matters, coordinating with global finance teams and external financial partners.
• Budget Support for Departments: Work closely with department heads to establish budgets, track expenses, and implement strategies for effective financial management and cost control.
• Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between budgeted and actual performance, providing recommendations to address financial discrepancies and optimize performance.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks by monitoring cash flow, assessing credit risks, and ensuring NBA Africa’s financial resilience.
• IFRS Compliance: Ensure NBA Africa’s financial practices adhere to IFRS and other relevant international accounting standards to maintain transparency and accuracy.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the financial control team, setting performance goals and ensuring team alignment with organizational objectives.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in IFRS and GAAP, with advanced skills in financial reporting and analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability to interpret complex financial data, providing actionable insights for leadership.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in data entry, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate financial information to both finance and non‑finance teams.
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple financial projects, meeting deadlines, and coordinating cross‑functional tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook); quick to learn new software.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a finance team.

Experience Needed

• 7+ years in financial management, preferably within a multinational or sports organization.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance.

Educational Background Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or similar certification preferred.
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs.