Senior Financial Controller – Terminal Investment Namibia

Financial Controller
Walvis Bay
October 30, 2026
Permanent

Job Description

THE POSITION

Provides leadership, strategic oversight, and management of the Company’s financial control, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial governance functions. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial information, while driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, effective risk management, and continuous improvement across the organisation. The incumbent provides high-level financial analysis, management reporting, and business insights to support strategic and operational decision-making, ensuring alignment with the Company’s financial objectives, statutory requirements, and TiL financial policies and standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Financial Governance, Reporting and Compliance Oversight.
  • Financial Planning, Budgeting and Performance Management.
  • Internal Controls, Audit and Financial Risk Management.
  • Treasury, Cash Flow, Cost and Capital Management.
  • Commercial and Operational Financial Oversight.
  • Strategic Financial Support.
  • Leadership, People Management and Financial Process Improvement.
  • Taxation Management and Compliance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics or related field.
  • A recognized professional accounting qualification such as CA(NAM), CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA will be considered a distinct advantage.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline will be advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in accounting, financial management, financial reporting, auditing or financial control.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in a financial management, leadership or senior supervisory position.
  • Experience in reviewing and interpreting complex financial information and providing strategic financial recommendations to senior management.
  • Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and develop finance professionals.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements, management accounts, EBITDA, profitability indicators and cash flow reports.
  • Experience with Financial Management systems such as Sage X3, QuickBooks or equivalent ERP Platforms.
  • Experience in ports, logistics, shipping, transport, manufacturing or other capital-intensive industries will be an added advantage.
  • Sound understanding and practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Sound understanding of applicable Namibian tax legislation, statutory financial reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and ethical conduct.
  • High level of attention to detail, accuracy and accountability.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Women and persons from designated groups are highly encouraged to apply. Only Namibian citizens may apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation proof from the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).

How to Apply

Candidates interested in joining our vibrant team are invited to submit their applications via the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) at https://nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na

For assistance on the portal, you can contact the Tara Nawa team at +264(0)64402403.

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