Environment jobs in Sudáfrica

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Blue Alliance is a leading NGO dedicated to regenerating oceans at scale through marine conservation and blue economy initiatives. We manage large Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the world and develop sustainable businesses that benefit coastal communities.

As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in a fast-growing, multi-project environment across different geographies. Reporting to the CFO, you will act as a strategic partner to operational teams and leadership.

• Monitor financial performance of the different entities and identify corrective actions
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and a 10-year financial model for each business
• Manage funding flows from the impact loan facility
• Ensure ESG/ESAP compliance
• Ensure reporting to financial partners
• Supervise accounting closures and strengthen internal controls

Be part of a mission-driven organization scaling rapidly to protect 25% of the world’s coral reefs by 2050.

• Monitor financial performance across entities and MPAs.
• Identify deviations from financial plans or annual budgets.
• Analyze root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth.

• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts for all entities and MPAs.
• Coordinate the budgeting process with local teams and headquarters.
• Build and maintain a 10-year financial model with clear milestones and timelines for each business and funding plan.

• Update ESG/ESAP plans based on identified risks to ensure environmental, social, and governance compliance.
• Guarantee regular, complete ESAP reporting in line with financial partners’ requirements.

• Prepare financial and non-financial reports for donors, strictly following required formats and deadlines.
• Integrate each grant into the ERP system according to approved financing plans and ensure proper integration into the group accounting system and alignment with analytical dimensions (by project, MPA, donor, etc.).

• Supervise monthly and annual accounting closures with the CFO and local accounting teams.
• Ensure reliability of accounts, proper allocation of expenses/revenues, and timely closures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and internal controls, especially for funding and grants (traceability, balance justification, compliance with financing plans).

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, management control or equivalent (Master’s level).
• Significant experience in financial control, management control or audit, ideally in a multi-entity environment and/or donor-funded projects (NGOs, foundations, international groups, impact projects).
• Strong skills in financial analysis, modeling, and budgeting.
• Proficiency with financial systems/ERP and advanced Excel; experience in reporting implementation is a plus.
• Ability to work in an international environment with diverse stakeholders (local teams, management, donors, lenders, partners).
• High autonomy, organizational skills, and rigor.
• Analytical mindset, ability to take a step back and propose concrete solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, French would be a plus