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Senior Financial Controller

Senior Financial Controller

National Basketball AssociationJohannesburg, ZA
24 days ago
Job description

Job title : Senior Financial Controller

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 10, 2025

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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
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