Head of Accounting & Control

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified finance leader to take full ownership of their global Accounting & Control function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a senior, high-impact role within a dynamic multinational trading group with offices across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

The successful candidate will have already operated at a senior level within a complex multinational environment and will bring a demonstrable track record of leading accounting functions, managing audit relationships, and driving compliance standards across multiple entities. The role carries one direct report and functional oversight responsibility for all regional accounting, control, and compliance teams across the Group.

Key Skills and Experience:

ACA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales), CA (SA) (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants), or CPA (US Certified Public Accountant) - these are the benchmark qualifications for this role and represent a near non-negotiable requirement. Candidates holding ACCA or CIMA will be considered only where there is an exceptional and demonstrable track record of technical depth, complexity, and seniority that fully compensates for the qualification differential.Minimum 8 to 12 years of progressive post-qualification experience in financial control, accounting, or audit.Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role with full functional ownership of an accounting or control function within a multinational environment.Proven expertise in US GAAP reporting, including consolidated financial statement preparation and oversight. **Our client is happy to consider relocation and covering visa costs if you have the trading and commodities along with US GAAP and SOX experience.

CPA qualification preferred but CA/ACA would be considered if you have the above.** For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16712