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Job Title: Finance Controller – Africa Location: Pune Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA)About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategicFinance Controllerto lead financial operations across the African region while partnering closely with global finance teams. The ideal candidate is aChartered Accountant (CA)with 12+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, compliance, and business partnering within multinational environments. This role requires strong cross-border coordination, regional statutory expertise, and the ability to work with global stakeholders across time zones.Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Reporting & Control Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for Africa region Ensure compliance withIFRS , local GAAP, and group accounting policies Manage consolidation and reporting to global headquarters Oversee internal controls and ensure SOX compliance (if applicable) Drive accurate forecasting and budgeting processes 2. Regional Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across multiple African jurisdictions Manage external audits and liaise with auditors Oversee transfer pricing documentation and cross-border transactions Strengthen financial governance frameworks across entities 3. Business Partnering Partner with regional leadership and global finance teams to support strategic decision-making Provide financial insights and performance analysis Support commercial teams with pricing, cost optimization, and margin analysis Drive financial discipline across operations 4. Global Stakeholder Management Act as the primary finance interface between Africa and global headquarters Collaborate with global FP&A, treasury, tax, and controllership teams Ensure alignment of regional reporting with global standards 5. Team Leadership Lead and mentor regional finance teams Build strong finance capabilities across multiple countries Drive performance culture and continuous improvementRequired Qualifications Chartered Accountant (CA)– Mandatory 12+ years of experience in finance and accounting Experience working with multinational companies and global finance teams Proven experience managing multi-country African operations Strong knowledge of IFRS and regional statutory requirements Experience in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite preferred) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience Experience working with Big 4 firms (e.g., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) Exposure to complex cross-border tax structures Experience in shared services or global capability centers Experience managing currency volatility and treasury operations in emerging marketsKey Competencies Strong financial acumen and technical accounting expertise Strategic thinking with operational execution ability High ownership and accountability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work across cultures and time zones Strong leadership and people management skills