Financial Controller at Yara in Johannesburg | Apply now!

Full-time Permanent

Yara International

📍 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid – On Site + Home Office)
🧾 Job Requisition ID: 23055
📅 Closing Date: 20 August 2025
📌 Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time 💼 Area of Expertise: Finance

Website: http://www.yara.com

🌱 About Yara

At Yara International, we are committed to responsibly solving global challenges related to food security, resource scarcity, and environmental sustainability. Operating in over 60 countries, Yara plays a leading role in crop nutrition and sustainable agriculture, delivering innovative solutions to farmers and communities.

We are seeking a high-impact Financial Controller to join our Africa leadership team, located in Sandton, Johannesburg, reporting directly to the Finance Director for Africa.

🎯 Role Purpose

The Financial Controller – Africa will lead financial performance management, tax governance, and strategic finance initiatives across Yara’s diverse operations in Africa. This role requires a commercially minded leader with strong regional experience, excellent analytical capabilities, and a strategic mindset to support growth, profitability, and compliance.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Financial Leadership

    • Lead and oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with regional strategic goals.

    • Provide in-depth performance analysis and commercial insight to support earnings improvement and return on invested capital (ROIC).

    • Drive transparency through accurate reporting, variance analysis, and proactive performance monitoring.

  • Business Partnering & Commercial Support

    • Partner with country managers and senior leaders to monitor P&L, cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet health.

    • Develop and evaluate business cases, scenarios, and modelling for growth and efficiency initiatives.

    • Lead the presentation of consolidated regional results to global and senior stakeholders.

  • Tax Compliance & Governance

    • Act as the primary tax contact for Africa, overseeing compliance, managing audits, and mitigating tax risks in coordination with local advisors and global tax teams.

  • Risk, Controls & Compliance

    • Strengthen and standardize financial controls and compliance across African markets.

    • Ensure adherence to IFRS, internal policies, and local statutory requirements.

    • Coordinate audits and statutory reporting across jurisdictions.

  • Process Optimization & Team Development

    • Champion the adoption of standard finance tools, KPIs, and efficient reporting processes.

    • Mentor and develop junior finance professionals to cultivate a high-performance, learning-oriented culture.

    • Collaborate cross-functionally with YAA and global finance teams to optimize financial operations.

  • Strategic Projects & M&A

    • Support strategic transformation initiatives and participate in M&A transactions, including due diligence and integration.

🧠 Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in regional/multinational finance roles.

  • Proven background in business controlling, financial planning, and commercial partnering.

  • Strong experience in tax compliance, audits, and cross-border tax governance.

  • Solid knowledge of IFRS, reporting systems (SAP, SUN, Power BI), and ERP tools.

  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

  • CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent certification.

  • Experience in agriculture, commodities, or industrial sectors.

  • Exposure to multiple African markets and knowledge of local tax laws.

  • Background in inventory and manufacturing accounting is advantageous.

🌟 What Yara Offers

  • A high-impact leadership finance role in one of Yara’s most dynamic and growth-focused clusters.

  • Opportunity to influence strategic decisions across multiple countries.

  • Close collaboration with senior global leaders and business units.

  • Competitive compensation and performance incentives.

  • Work in a hybrid model with flexibility and autonomy.

  • Access to a diverse, international network of professionals.

  • A culture focused on sustainability, empowerment, and continuous development.

🤝 Diversity & Inclusion

At Yara, diversity grows innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing inclusion and equity across all functions. With over 400 D&I Ambassadors globally, we are committed to fostering a workplace where differences are valued and everyone is encouraged to thrive.

🧾 Application Notes

  • Application deadline: 20 August 2025

  • Background checks may be required based on job nature and local regulations.

  • Contact Yara HR for any queries about the role or application process.

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