**Job title - Associate Manager FC&A (76841)** **Location – Isando, South Africa** We are looking for a highly driven and motivated: **Associate Manager FC&A** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.  Join our finance team as Financial Controller and play a key role in managing financial operations, reporting, and compliance. You'll oversee accounting processes, tax filings, and financial statements while driving process improvements in a dynamic, multinational environment. This role offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration and career growth opportunities in a global organization. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead and execute all financial reporting, accounting, and closing activities for your legal entity, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of actuals for both internal and external (statutory) reporting purposes. + Ensure compliance with dsm-firmenich accounting rules, IFRS, and local GAAP to maintain the integrity of financial statements and management reports. + Prepare annual financial statements and ensure timely submission of all statutory and fiscal obligations, including VAT, withholding tax, CIT. + Monitor and analyze balance sheet accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; proactively resolve open items and discrepancies. + Drive the financial closing process, including pre-close meetings, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with group deadlines and quality standards. + Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and financial insights to support decision-making. + Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities, auditors, banks, and legal/fiscal advisors. + Act as key financial partner to local HR on payroll, employee taxation, and administrative matters. + Provide financial support to internal stakeholders (including operational teams outside of Finance) and collaborate with cross-functional teams + Work closely with the local finance team (3FTE), the broader FC&A organization, and the wider finance community (including tax, treasury, and financial shared services) to align priorities, support key initiatives, and drive continuous improvement + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance; actively contribute to cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives. **We bring:** + A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers. + A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset. + A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally. + An opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose. + A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome. + Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. + A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things. + An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. **You Bring:** + **Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.** + **CA(SA), ACMA CGMA Chartered Qualification.** + **Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a multinational environment, with proven exposure to international financial reporting.** + Strong command of statutory accounting principles and technical knowledge of general accounting practices. + Solid understanding of fiscal and legal requirements, including VAT, withholding tax, statutory financial statements, and Intrastat declarations. + Fluent in English, both written and spoken. + Proficient in SAP is an advantage. + Analytical, business-oriented, and proactive, with a strong drive for continuous learning and professional development. + Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions. + Demonstrates curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on mentality. + Team player with a positive mindset and strong sense of ownership. **The application process:** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume (English or French) via our career portal. **Equal Opportunities Commitment:** dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich:** **As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.** **www.dsm-firmenich.com** **Agency Statement:** Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.