Senior Financial Controller M/F

Voltalia; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial matters across its affiliates. Candidates should possess a business degree and at least 8 years of experience in finance and accounting, particularly in dynamic environments. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance and financial integrity while managing diverse processes from accounting to procurement. An exciting opportunity with a focus on strategic development and adherence to regulations awaits motivated professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of previous experience in finance and accounting, including experience in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting, tax education, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for reliable financial releases and compliance with regulations.
• Responsible for accounting, banking, tax, internal controls, customs, and procurement documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and financial integrity.

Skills

Autonomy and initiative

Rigour and organisation

Management of priorities

Very good interpersonal skills and adaptability

Ability to analyse and summarise

Appetence for IT tools and systems

Education

Business school or post-graduate degree in management

Tools

ERP and consolidation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

General information

Senior Financial Controller M/F

YOUR MISSIONS

Under the authority of the Regional CFO along with in-depth relationship with the Country Manager, the Senior Finance Controller is fully responsible for any administrative and finance matters relating to all Voltalia affiliate companies registered and future companies in his/her region:

• The Senior Finance Controller should lead and anticipate (be proactive over) the administrative and finance matters in his/her area scope, with the appropriate support of training, human and system resources, internally and externally.

• The Senior Finance Controller is accountable for:
  • Reliable internal and external financial releases;
  • Compliance with regulations in Secure internal control environment;
  • Research for performance solution to follow-up the business.

The Senior Finance Controller is the face of finance outside the company and is responsible (with cooperation to dedicated department) for administrative and finance matters encompass without being limitative accounting, banking, tax, internal controls, customs, corporate secretary as well litigations and procurement documentation, statutory financial statements duly audited and published, financial analysis, budgeting, process improvements, and cash flow management to ensure regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and efficient operations within the company.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Degree Level: Business school or post-graduate degree in management;
• At least 8 years of previous experience in finance and accounting, including experience in a fast-growing environment (transformation of the finance function, implementation of procedures, ...);
• Knowledge Areas:
  • General and cost accounting;
  • Tax education;
  • Audit processes;
  • Knowledge of ERP and consolidation software;
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office;
  • English proficiency.

KEY SKILLS

• Autonomy and initiative;
• Rigour and organisation;
• Management of priorities;
• Very good interpersonal skills and adaptability;
• Ability to analyse and summarise;
• Appetence for IT tools and systems.

If this opportunity excites you, apply now!

REFERENCE

2025-2546

COMPANY

Voltalia South Africa

LOCATION

South Africa, Cape Town

BUSINESS LINE

Geography Finance - International Development

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent Contract

CONTRACT DURATION

Permanent

STARTING DATE

Jan-26