Financial Controller

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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. Role Purpose The Financial Controller is responsible for safeguarding Sandvik's financial integrity at entity level through accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, strict policy compliance, and continuous improvement of finance-related business processes. 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‑making. The position is a key pillar of Sandvik's Financial Control Way of Working. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Financial Reporting & Accounting Control Ensure timely, accurate, and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and Sandvik Group Accounting Instructions. Review and Analyse general ledger postings, journals, reconciliations, and month‑end close activities. Ensure Balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliation reviews, substantiation, and ageing analysis. Review statutory financial statements, tax computations, and regulatory returns Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring audit requests are supported and findings are addressed and resolved. Tax Oversight & Statutory Compliance Oversee all direct and indirect tax matters , ensuring accurate calculation, timely filing, and payment of taxes (VAT, withholding taxes, corporate income tax). Review tax reconciliations, tax provisions, and disclosures in financial statements. Act as the primary finance contact for tax authorities, external tax consultants Ensure compliance with local tax legislation and Sandvik Group tax policies, including transfer pricing and documentation requirements where applicable. Support tax audits and manage resolution of tax findings and exposures. Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Act as Entity Control Owner / Reviewer for key financial and operational controls. Ensure controls are appropriately designed, documented, and operating effectively within Workiva (Sandvik GRC platform) . Coordinate control testing, manage remediation plans, and ensure timely closure of audit and control deficiencies. Support Group and Business Area ICFR certifications, assessments, and continuous control improvements. Promote a strong internal control culture and ethical financial behaviour. Customer Contract & Revenue Governance Oversee financial governance aspects of customer contracts , including contract review from an accounting, tax, and control perspective. Ensure contracts are appropriately assessed for revenue recognition (IFRS 15) , contract assets/liabilities, and commercial risk exposure. Ensure customer contracts are properly approved, documented, archived, and aligned with Delegation of Authority requirements. Partner with Sales, Legal, and Operations to strengthen contract management controls and compliance. Treasury & Cash Management Oversee treasury activities at entity level, including cash flow management, banking operations, and liquidity forecasting. Ensure compliance with Sandvik Group Treasury policies, including bank mandates, signatories, and funding arrangements. Support foreign exchange management activities, including FX exposure identification, reporting, and coordination with Group Treasury on hedging. Review and monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory-related finance controls. Policies, Corporate Governance & Compliance Enforce compliance with Sandvik Financial Steering & Control Policy , Delegation of Authority (LoA), approval matrices, and segregation of duties requirements. Ensure adherence to Sandvik finance and corporate governance policies covering accounting, authorisations, contract management, data retention, and ethics. Support broader corporate governance obligations , including Board reporting, management attestations, governance certifications, and compliance declarations. Monitor compliance with local statutory requirements including tax, employment‑related finance obligations, and regulatory reporting. Environment, Safety, Health (EHS) & ESG Support Responsibilities While ESH ownership sits with Operations and SHE functions, the Financial Controller plays a key finance governance and assurance role in supporting Sandvik's ESH and ESG commitments: ESH‑Related Finance Responsibilities Support budgeting, cost control, and financial tracking of EHS initiatives , including safety programs, training, audits, and environmental compliance costs. Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of environmental provisions, rehabilitation obligations, and safety‑related expenditures in line with IFRS and Group guidance. Support

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