Financial Controller

**Contribute to Power the Solution, join Vestas as Financial Controller (MEA)** **EVP Finance>Regional MED** The Finance Department of MEA is responsible for all financial activities for Vestas in MEA (Middle East and Africa) Sub-Region. You will be reporting to the Head of Finance for MEA (Middle East and Africa), and will be responsible for supporting all financial controlling activities in relation to monthly reporting, financial compliance, direct - and indirect tax returns, internal - and external audits, and compliance to local statutory requirements aspects of the MEA region. Location: Johannesburg (Sandton), South Africa. **Responsibilities** - Support on timely and efficient closing process and submission of monthly - and annual reporting packages for various countries in MEA (mainly for Sub-Sahara area) - Liaise with Vestas internal stakeholders and departments, as well as external consultants to secure full understanding of accounting and VAT, WHT for MEA countries - Coordinate on group - and local audit execution and secure all relevant information is documented properly - Ensure preparation, completion and submission of all statutory returns including VAT, WHT, CIT and any local statutory reporting as per due dates - Close co-ordination with SARS (South African Revenue Service) and KRA (Kenyan Revenue Authority) to complete tax audits and other audits on time in quality - Supervise the strict internal control documentation requirements within MEA Region - Specialize in the financial processes and co-ordinate closely with financial shared service center (SSC) in Manila to carry out the day-to-day and month-end related tasks - Support on budgets and forecasts of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cashflows, as well as coordinate with Banks on day-to-day operations - Handle local insurance claims and coordinate efforts on travel and business expenses reporting - Act as bridge between SSC and business mainly on P2P process - Be a significant contributor in cross functional projects, like implementation of new acts and regulations (mainly for Sub-Sahara area) - Fluent in English is essential **Qualifications** - Relevant Bachelor / Master's degree in Finance, with at least 5 to 7 years of relevant financial working experience, and extended experience with finance, audit, tax, financial compliance and local regulations etc. - Good understanding of the Local VAT/WHT/CIT and other local statutory laws prevalent and solid knowledge about IFRS accounting guidelines and principles - Good understanding about ED (Economic development score), BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), Empowerment trust and its requirements etc. - Advanced Excel and PPT skills, Experience with SAP, SAP/BI and SAP/BPC **Competencies** - Complying to Vestas GAAP and Local GAAP, requires ability to understand complex and diverse accounting standards and tax rules - Good organization and multi-tasking skills, capacity to to adapt to a complex environment - Capacity to motivate, guide and boost morale of the teams within a multicultural organization, as well as explain Finance relevant projects to non-Finance colleagues **What we offer** We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. This role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, to cover the MEA region, which is one of the most exciting new emerging markets in the Renewable Energy space. **BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD** **About Vestas** Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.