Sub-Regional Controller

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.


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

Where Youll 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
Prepare and/or review indirect and direct tax filings (VAT corporate tax) where required
Coordinate internal and external audit activities including preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
Execute and monitor internal controls ensuring proper documentation and compliance
Provide financial insights and support to business stakeholders and finance leadership
Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tax Treasury Technical Accounting Reporting)
Support supervision and mentoring of junior accounting staff
Supports the preparation and integrity of legal entity financial statements for assigned countries
Acts as a key contact point for finance and controllership matters within the country scope
Supports interactions with external authorities (auditors tax authorities) as part of audit and compliance processes
Operates within a shared services environment coordinating closely with offshore/onshore delivery teams
Contributes to maintaining a strong internal control environment and compliance
Participates in cross-functional and finance transformation projects

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 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.

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