Senior Financial Controller

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.Position Summary / JustificationThe 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 ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting: Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting for NBA Africa, aligning with NBA policies and local accounting standards, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reportsPerformance Analysis: Analyze financial performance to identify trends, variances, and insights to support management decisions and highlight areas for improved financial outcomesBudgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring data accuracy and that financial targets align with NBA Africa’s strategic goalsInternal Controls: Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard NBA Africa’s assets, ensuring compliance with NBA and regulatory requirementsRegulatory Compliance: Ensure NBA Africa complies with local financial regulations and NBA standards, coordinating with audit teams for regular compliance checksAudit Management: Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and timely responses to audit requestsStrategic 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 decisionsStakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison for NBA Africa’s financial matters, coordinating with global finance teams and external financial partnersBudget Support for Departments: Work closely with department heads to establish budgets, track expenses, and implement strategies for effective financial management and cost controlVariance Analysis: Analyze variances between budgeted and actual performance, providing recommendations to address financial discrepancies and optimize performanceRisk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks by monitoring cash flow, assessing credit risks, and ensuring NBA Africa’s financial resilienceIFRS Compliance: Ensure NBA Africa’s financial practices adhere to IFRS and other relevant international accounting standards to maintain transparency and accuracyTeam Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the financial control team, setting performance goals and ensuring team alignment with organizational objectivesRequired Skills/KnowledgeTechnical Expertise: Proficiency in IFRS and GAAP, with advanced skills in financial reporting and analysisAnalytical Skills: Strong capability to interpret complex financial data, providing actionable insights for leadershipAttention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in data entry, financial reporting, and complianceCommunication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance teamsProject Management: Skilled in managing multiple financial projects, meeting deadlines, and coordinating cross-functional tasksTechnical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook); quick to learn new softwareLeadership: Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a finance teamExperience Needed7+ years in financial management, preferably within a multinational or sports organizationProven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and complianceEducational Background RequiredBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldCPA, CFA, or similar certification preferredSalary RangeN/AJob Posting TitleDirectorThe NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. 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The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.About The NBAThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.