{"id":8892,"date":"2026-06-22T09:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/uncategorized\/financial-controller-at-sandvik\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:03:44","slug":"financial-controller-at-sandvik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/jobs\/lusaka\/financial-controller-at-sandvik\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Controller at Sandvik"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Financial Controller at Sandvik\", \"description\": \"About the Job\\n\\nThe Financial Controller role is a critical governance and control position within the Sandvik Zambia finance organisation, providing a formal financial control layer between executive finance leadership and transactional accounting functions.\\n\\nRole Purpose\\n\\nThe Financial Controller is responsible for safeguarding Sandvik\u2019s financial integrity at entity level through accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, strict policy compliance, and continuous improvement of finance-related\u00a0\u00a0business processes.\\n\\nThe role ensures alignment with Sandvik Group Finance and other business Policies, IFRS, internal control standards, and local statutory requirements, while enabling management with reliable financial information for decision\u2011making. The position is a key pillar of Sandvik\u2019s Financial Control Way of Working.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities\\nAdvertise in Zambia\\nFinancial Reporting & Accounting Control\\n\\n \\tEnsure timely, accurate, and complete\u00a0monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting\u00a0in accordance with IFRS and Sandvik Group Accounting Instructions.\\n \\tReview and Analyse general ledger postings, journals, reconciliations, and month\u2011end close activities.\\n \\tEnsure Balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliation reviews, substantiation, and ageing analysis.\\n \\tReview statutory financial statements, tax computations, and regulatory returns\\n \\tCoordinate internal and external audits, ensuring audit requests are supported and findings are addressed and resolved.\\n\\n\u00a0\\n\\nTax Oversight & Statutory Compliance\\n\\n \\tOversee all\u00a0direct and indirect tax matters, ensuring accurate calculation, timely filing, and payment of 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\\tPromote a strong internal control culture and ethical financial behaviour.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nCustomer Contract & Revenue Governance\\n\\n \\tOversee financial governance aspects of\u00a0customer contracts, including contract review from an accounting, tax, and control perspective.\\n \\tEnsure contracts are appropriately assessed for\u00a0revenue recognition (IFRS 15), contract assets\/liabilities, and commercial risk exposure.\\n \\tEnsure customer contracts are properly approved, documented, archived, and aligned with Delegation of Authority requirements.\\n \\tPartner with Sales, Legal, and Operations to strengthen contract management controls and compliance.\\n\\nTreasury & Cash Management\\n\\n \\tOversee\u00a0treasury activities\u00a0at entity level, including cash flow management, banking operations, and liquidity forecasting.\\n \\tEnsure compliance with Sandvik Group Treasury policies, including bank mandates, signatories, and funding arrangements.\\n \\tSupport foreign exchange management activities, including FX exposure identification, reporting, and coordination with Group Treasury on hedging.\\n \\tReview and monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory-related finance controls.\\n\\nPolicies, Corporate Governance & Compliance\\n\\n \\tEnforce compliance with\u00a0Sandvik Financial Steering & Control Policy, Delegation of Authority (LoA), approval matrices, and segregation of duties requirements.\\n \\tEnsure adherence to Sandvik finance and corporate governance policies covering accounting, authorisations, contract management, data retention, and ethics.\\n \\tSupport broader\u00a0corporate governance obligations, including Board reporting, management attestations, governance certifications, and compliance declarations.\\n \\tMonitor compliance with local statutory requirements including tax, employment\u2011related finance obligations, and regulatory reporting.\\n\\n\u00a0\\n\\nEnvironment, Safety, Health (EHS) & ESG Support Responsibilities\\n\\nWhile ESH ownership sits with Operations and SHE functions, the Financial Controller plays a key\u00a0finance governance and assurance role\u00a0in supporting Sandvik\u2019s ESH and ESG commitments:\\n\\nESH\u2011Related Finance Responsibilities\\n\\n \\tSupport budgeting, cost control, and financial tracking of\u00a0EHS initiatives, including safety programs, training, audits, and environmental compliance costs.\\n \\tEnsure accurate accounting and reporting of\u00a0environmental provisions, rehabilitation obli\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-22\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Sandvik\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"LUSAKA\", \"addressCountry\": \"ZM\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-13T23:59:59\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Sandvik<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> LUSAKA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> FULL_TIME<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the Job<\/p>\n<p>The Financial Controller role is a critical governance and control position within the Sandvik Zambia finance organisation, providing a formal financial control layer between executive finance leadership and transactional accounting functions.<\/p>\n<p>Role Purpose<\/p>\n<p>The Financial Controller is responsible for safeguarding Sandvik\u2019s financial integrity at entity level through accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, strict policy compliance, and continuous improvement of finance-related\u00a0\u00a0business processes.<\/p>\n<p>The role ensures alignment with Sandvik Group Finance and other business Policies, IFRS, internal control standards, and local statutory requirements, while enabling management with reliable financial information for decision\u2011making. The position is a key pillar of Sandvik\u2019s Financial Control Way of Working.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities<br \/>Advertise in Zambia<br \/>Financial Reporting &#038; Accounting Control<\/p>\n<p> \tEnsure timely, accurate, and complete\u00a0monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting\u00a0in accordance with IFRS and Sandvik Group Accounting Instructions.<br \/> \tReview and Analyse general ledger postings, journals, reconciliations, and month\u2011end close activities.<br \/> \tEnsure Balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliation reviews, substantiation, and ageing analysis.<br \/> \tReview statutory financial statements, tax computations, and regulatory returns<br \/> \tCoordinate internal and external audits, ensuring audit requests are supported and findings are addressed and resolved.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tax Oversight &#038; Statutory Compliance<\/p>\n<p> \tOversee all\u00a0direct and indirect tax matters, ensuring accurate calculation, timely filing, and payment of taxes (VAT, withholding taxes, corporate income tax).<br \/> \tReview tax reconciliations, tax provisions, and disclosures in financial statements.<br \/> \tAct as the primary finance contact for tax authorities, external tax consultants<br \/> \tEnsure compliance with local tax legislation and Sandvik Group tax policies, including transfer pricing and documentation requirements where applicable.<br \/> \tSupport tax audits and manage resolution of tax findings and exposures.<\/p>\n<p>Internal Controls over Financial Reporting<\/p>\n<p> \tAct as\u00a0Entity Control Owner \/ Reviewer\u00a0for key financial and operational controls.<br \/> \tEnsure controls are appropriately designed, documented, and operating effectively within\u00a0Workiva (Sandvik GRC platform).<br \/> \tCoordinate control testing, manage remediation plans, and ensure timely closure of audit and control deficiencies.<br \/> \tSupport Group and Business Area ICFR certifications, assessments, and continuous control improvements.<br \/> \tPromote a strong internal control culture and ethical financial behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>Customer Contract &#038; Revenue Governance<\/p>\n<p> \tOversee financial governance aspects of\u00a0customer contracts, including contract review from an accounting, tax, and control perspective.<br \/> \tEnsure contracts are appropriately assessed for\u00a0revenue recognition (IFRS 15), contract assets\/liabilities, and commercial risk exposure.<br \/> \tEnsure customer contracts are properly approved, documented, archived, and aligned with Delegation of Authority requirements.<br \/> \tPartner with Sales, Legal, and Operations to strengthen contract management controls and compliance.<\/p>\n<p>Treasury &#038; Cash Management<\/p>\n<p> \tOversee\u00a0treasury activities\u00a0at entity level, including cash flow management, banking operations, and liquidity forecasting.<br \/> \tEnsure compliance with Sandvik Group Treasury policies, including bank mandates, signatories, and funding arrangements.<br \/> \tSupport foreign exchange management activities, including FX exposure identification, reporting, and coordination with Group Treasury on hedging.<br \/> \tReview and monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory-related finance controls.<\/p>\n<p>Policies, Corporate Governance &#038; Compliance<\/p>\n<p> \tEnforce compliance with\u00a0Sandvik Financial Steering &#038; Control Policy, Delegation of Authority (LoA), approval matrices, and segregation of duties requirements.<br \/> \tEnsure adherence to Sandvik finance and corporate governance policies covering accounting, authorisations, contract management, data retention, and ethics.<br \/> \tSupport broader\u00a0corporate governance obligations, including Board reporting, management attestations, governance certifications, and compliance declarations.<br \/> \tMonitor compliance with local statutory requirements including tax, employment\u2011related finance obligations, and regulatory reporting.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Environment, Safety, Health (EHS) &#038; ESG Support Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>While ESH ownership sits with Operations and SHE functions, the Financial Controller plays a key\u00a0finance governance and assurance role\u00a0in supporting Sandvik\u2019s ESH and ESG commitments:<\/p>\n<p>ESH\u2011Related Finance Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p> \tSupport budgeting, cost control, and financial tracking of\u00a0EHS initiatives, including safety programs, training, audits, and environmental compliance costs.<br \/> \tEnsure accurate accounting and reporting of\u00a0environmental provisions, rehabilitation obligations, and safety\u2011related expenditures\u00a0in line with IFRS and Group guidance.<br \/> \tSupport internal and external\u00a0EHS audits\u00a0by providing financial data, cost evidence, and governance confirmations.<br \/> \tEnsure suppliers and contractors comply with\u00a0financial and contractual EHS requirements, in collaboration with Procurement and EHS teams.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ESG &#038; Sustainability Governance Support<\/p>\n<p> \tSupport\u00a0ESG reporting requirements\u00a0by providing accurate financial and non\u2011financial data inputs relevant to sustainability metrics (where finance\u2011owned).<br \/> \tEnsure appropriate financial governance over\u00a0sustainability\u2011related\u00a0investments, capital expenditure, and cost\u2011benefit analysis.<br \/> \tSupport compliance with Sandvik\u2019s\u00a0Code of Conduct, ethical business practices, and anti\u2011corruption requirements from a finance control perspective.<br \/> \tContribute to\u00a0risk assessments\u00a0related to environmental, social, and governance matters with financial impact.<\/p>\n<p>Governance &#038; Assurance Role<\/p>\n<p> \tEnsure ESH and ESG\u2011related financial risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and reflected in financial reporting where required.<br \/> \tSupport management attestations and Group reporting related to governance, sustainability, and ethical compliance.<br \/> \tPromote a culture of\u00a0responsible business conduct\u00a0through strong financial controls, transparency, and ethical decision\u2011making.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Business Process\u00a0Ownership &#038; Continuous Improvement<\/p>\n<p> \tAct as finance process owner for key end\u2011to\u2011end processes including:<\/p>\n<p> \tRecord\u2011to\u2011Report (R2R)<br \/> \tProcure\u2011to\u2011Pay (P2P)<br \/> \tOrder\u2011to\u2011Cash (O2C) financial interfaces<br \/> \tPayroll accounting and system interfaces<br \/> \tCash, banking, and liquidity management<\/p>\n<p> \tIdentify control gaps, inefficiencies, and manual dependencies; design and implement sustainable process improvements.<br \/> \tDrive finance process optimisation, automation initiatives, and system enhancements in collaboration with IT and Group Finance.<br \/> \tEnsure finance processes are documented, standardised, and audit\u2011ready.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>People Management &#038; Capability Development<\/p>\n<p> \tProvide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to the accounting team.<br \/> \tEnsure clear role definition, appropriate delegation, and effective segregation of duties.<br \/> \tReview work quality, support professional development, and contribute to succession planning.<br \/> \tPromote Sandvik values, ethical conduct, and internal control awareness within the finance function.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholder Management &#038; Business Partnering<\/p>\n<p> \tServe as the key finance control contact for Logistics, Procurement, HR, IT, Sales, and other internal stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p> \tLiaise with Sales Area Business Control, Group Finance, Group Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Internal Control teams.<br \/> \tProvide financial risk assessments, control advice, and decision\u2011support to management.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications, Experience &#038; Competencies<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications &#038; Experience<\/p>\n<p> \tBachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.<\/p>\n<p> \tProfessional qualification (CA Zambia, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).<br \/> \tStrong experience in financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and compliance environments.<br \/> \tSolid working knowledge of IFRS, including revenue recognition and tax accounting.<br \/> \tExperience with ERP systems and financial control tools (e.g. Workiva added advantage).<\/p>\n<p>Key Competencies<\/p>\n<p> \tStrong analytical and problem\u2011solving skills<br \/> \tHigh integrity and control mindset<br \/> \tProcess\u2011driven with continuous improvement orientation<br \/> \tStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills<br \/> \tAbility to operate effectively in a matrix and group\u2011governed environment<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here Closing Date : 25th June , 2026.<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({<br \/>    google_ad_client: &#8220;ca-pub-1808132527602063&#8221;,<br \/>    enable_page_level_ads: true<br \/>  });<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandvik.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com\/sandvik-jobs\/job\/Zambia-Kitwe\/Financial-Controller_R0093140-1?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: Jobweb Zambia<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-13 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Sandvik Location: LUSAKA Job Type: FULL_TIME Apply Before: 2026-07-13 Job Description About the Job The Financial Controller role is a critical governance and control position within the Sandvik Zambia finance organisation, providing a formal financial control layer between executive finance leadership and transactional accounting functions. 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