Regional Project Financial & Internal Controller

Description:

Are you a strategic finance professional with a passion for identifying growth opportunities and assessing project viability? We are currently partnering with a leading multinational organization to find a Regional Projects Financial Controller for their Africa Region. Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and assess project viability.
• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence for new projects, acquisitions, and expansions.
• Develop mid/long-term business plans and SWOT analyses for targeted projects.
• Stay updated on sector regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Establish departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Roll out internal controls and process improvements within the Africa region.
• Manage due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Provide regular progress feedback to line management.

Primary Job Functions:

• Describe transactions, target markets, financial strengths/weaknesses, and risk profiles.
• Develop business plans and financial forecasts.
• Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions, reviewing various aspects such as financial, legal, regulatory, and HR.
• Analyze accounting data to identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management on project progress.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge: Financial Control, short and long-term budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Management.

• Experience: 5 to 7 years’ experience in audit, M&A, or internal control in a multinational or in an audit/consulting firm

If you're a results-driven finance professional seeking a dynamic role where you can contribute to strategic decision-making and drive business growth in the South Africa Region, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Requirements:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and assess project viability.
• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence for new projects, acquisitions, and expansions.
• Develop mid/long-term business plans and SWOT analyses for targeted projects.
• Stay updated on sector regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Establish departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Roll out internal controls and process improvements within the Africa region.
• Manage due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Provide regular progress feedback to line management.

• Describe transactions, target markets, financial strengths/weaknesses, and risk profiles.
• Develop business plans and financial forecasts.
• Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions, reviewing various aspects such as financial, legal, regulatory, and HR.
• Analyze accounting data to identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management on project progress.

• Knowledge: Financial Control, short and long-term budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Management.

• Experience: 5 to 7 years’ experience in audit, M&A, or internal control in a multinational or in an audit/consulting firm