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Sub-Regional Controller

LocationCape Town, South Africa

Work modehybrid

Typefull-time

DepartmentFinance

Company size10,000+ people

First seen1w ago

Last seen10h ago

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sub Regional Controler Based in South Africa or Budapest! This role supports financial integrity, reporting, and compliance across South Africa, Nigeria, Turkey, Egypt and United Arab Emirates. The Sub Regional Controller supervises accounting activities, supports close and reporting processes, ensures compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements, and contributes to audit readiness, internal controls, and process improvements. The role provides finance support to local stakeholders while operating within a Global Business Services delivery model.

About the company

Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise; fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk and driving value across global operations.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support financial close processes (month-end, quarter-end, year-end) ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP

• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses

• Support preparation of statutory financial statements and management reporting

• Coordinate with Global Business Services teams to ensure high-quality and timely delivery

What Makes You the Right Fit

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.

• 5+ years of accounting experience including financial close and reporting

• Experience in multinational environments and multi-GAAP reporting

• Exposure to audit, tax, treasury or finance operations is an advantage

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

How Would You Stand Out?

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and local GAAP

• Solid knowledge of tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements

• Understanding of internal control frameworks

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to work in a multi-country, matrix organization

• Results-driven with strong attention to detail

• Adaptability to change and continuous improvement mindset

• Fluent English, additional local language preferred.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible Home Office Opportunities – Enjoy the flexibility to work from home and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Training Opportunities – Access a variety of training programs designed to enhance your skills and support your professional growth.

• Learning & Development Programs – Benefit from continuous learning initiatives, career development resources, and opportunities to advance within the organization.

Important Information Regarding This Position

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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