Job Description

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Group Financial Accountant & Control Manager, to join the finance team at CCBA. The role will report to the Group Financial Controller.
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola products sold in Africa by volume. With over 18 000 employees in Africa, CCBA services more than 735 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA operates in 14 countries, including its six key markets of South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, the islands of Comoros and Mayotte, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi.
The Group Financial Accountant & Control Manager's responsibilities will include:
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Statutory Reporting and Audit Coordination
Policy Management and Chart of Accounts Governance
Group Balance Sheet Oversight
Stakeholder Engagement
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Accurate Financial Reporting: Produce reliable, compliant, and timely financial reports, meeting both internal and statutory requirements
Effective Statutory Compliance: Deliver comprehensive statutory reports and manage successful external audits without significant findings
Robust Policy and Account Governance: Ensure consistent application of financial policies and effective management of the chart of accounts
Balance Sheet Integrity: Maintain a well-managed Group balance sheet, free of discrepancies and aligned with financial objectives
Enhanced Stakeholder Satisfaction: Improve reporting processes and foster strong relationships with internal teams and external auditors
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications:
CA (SA) / CIMA certification
Experience:
15+ years of relevant financial experience, particularly in managing policies and the chart of accounts
Skills:
Proficiency in 365 FI (or similar ERP system) and strong knowledge of statutory requirements
Exceptional accounting, reporting, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the business
Goal-oriented, able to prioritize tasks, manage complexity, and deliver quality outputs
Effective team player with strong self-management practices, capable of fostering business partnerships and training finance staff
Ability to manage reporting and compliance across multiple countries, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
Policy
At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.
At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.