Finance Controller - Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to lead financial operations across multiple countries within our Core Diagnostics Division based in Roodepoort . This role is pivotal in driving strategic financial planning distributor management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with strong FP&A capabilities supply chain insight and leadership experience in complex multinational environments

What Youll Do

Lead budgeting forecasting and strategic planning across multiple countries. Analyze performance and provide insights to senior leadership.

Oversee financial operations related to order entry logistics and distributor performance. Optimize working capital and ensure accurate reporting.

Support ERP upgrades (SAP S / 4HANA preferred) ensuring scalable and compliant financial systems.

Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to FCPA IFRS ISO and other regulatory standards.

Manage and mentor finance teams fostering an inclusive high-performance culture. Drive talent development and succession planning.

Provide financial counsel for deal evaluations acquisitions and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial modeling and investment analysis.

Ensure timely reconciliations monitor DSO receivables and capital purchases. Maintain and update SOPs for finance functions.

Required Qualifications

Background

The base pay for this position is

N / A

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY :

General / Shared Services

DIVISION : CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION : South Africa >

Johannesburg : Abbott Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT :

Standard

TRAVEL : Yes 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :

Not Applicable

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1