Control Specialist

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Key Purpose of this role is to continuously drive a robust control environment, ensuring compliance with internal and external audit and tax requirements, and to deliver accurate and complete financial reporting.

The role is also responsible for ensuring strong corporate governance, effective balance sheet management, and sustained financial control across all operations. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Tax Compliance Review all information relating to both output VAT and input VAT for the previous month and submit to the Revenue Authority.

Monitor production volumes and submit to the Revenue Authority for final review and payment advice. Review and prepare calculations for current tax and deferred tax for the year under review. Review monthly PAYE returns and WHT calculations to ensure accurate filing with the Revenue Authority. Review provisional tax computations and ensure accurate accounting for all taxes and reconciliations as required.

Ensure timeous filing of all relevant taxes. Manage the company’s relationship with the local Revenue Authority. Financial Accounting Manage balance completeness and accuracy, including accruals and provisions. Ensure ERP-to-Cognos reconciliations are reviewed with no plugs. Review cash flows in Cognos to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Account for management fees, royalties, and dividends in line with contractual agreements. Manage the decanting process and ensure obsolete inventory is appropriately accounted for. Process journals related to tax, legal, litigations, corporate affairs, and other relevant expenses. Ensure the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) is up to date.

Maintain master data for new GLs, existing mapping, and data lakes/tables feeding ERP systems. Balance Sheet Management Review the balance sheet monthly to ensure completeness and accuracy. Support the Accounts Payable team with balance sheet reconciliations and management. Manage balance sheet aging and intercompany balances.

Ensure timeous payment of intercompany debt and support processes with the Reserve Bank. Ensure accurate reporting of the income statement through balance sheet integrity. Corporate Governance Internal Governance: Support the completion of annual fixed asset verification. Conduct two (2) annual Top 40 Brewery Control Audits.

Support the implementation of action plans to close audit gaps and improve MICS scores. Assist in ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and governance policies. Review and approve payments (limited payments not processed via PtP). Act as policy custodian to ensure adherence to operational policies. Participate in at least two (2) physical count observations annually.

External Governance: Manage the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS). Coordinate annual financial audits and address audit queries. Review tax calculations and support tax-related queries and audits. Key Attributes & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong service mindset and ability to work to tight deadlines. Results-driven and self-starter who challenges the status quo. Strong business acumen and cross-functional understanding (Safety, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Finance, etc.) Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities.

Ability to lead by example and work independently with minimal supervision. Fluent in English (written and verbal). Strong knowledge of accounting, audit, tax, and treasury functions. Excellent financial analysis and interpretation skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of SAP and financial reporting tools.

Minimum Requirements: BCom, BCom Honours, CA(SA), CIMA, or MBA. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial management or a similar role within the FMCG or beverage industry. Additional Information: Band:VII AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.

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