Senior Financial Controller

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

Experience Needed

Educational Background Required

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