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Financial Controller



Work Location: South Africa (International Scope)

Employment Type: Executive / Senior Leadership Role

ROLE SUMMARY



The Financial Controller – DBG International is responsible for building, implementing, and overseeing the financial infrastructure, reporting systems, controls, and operational finance framework for Dr. Brown’s Group International.

This is not a traditional bookkeeping or accounting role.

This position is responsible for helping architect and operationalize the financial foundation of a rapidly scaling multinational healthcare, retail, technology, education, and distribution ecosystem.

The role supports:

  • South Africa operations
  • International expansion
  • Multi-entity financial reporting
  • Cross-border operational finance
  • Financial systems implementation
  • Management reporting and governance

The Financial Controller serves as the operational finance lead responsible for transforming DBG International into an institutionally structured and scalable organization.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

  • Build the financial operating infrastructure for DBG International
  • Implement scalable financial systems and controls
  • Establish standardized reporting frameworks across entities
  • Develop operational finance processes and governance structures
  • Ensure financial visibility across all business units
  • Support executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic insights
  • Assist in preparing the organization for large-scale international growth

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Infrastructure Development

Build and implement:

  • Financial reporting systems
  • Group reporting structures
  • Budgeting frameworks
  • Operational finance processes
  • Management reporting dashboards
  • KPI reporting systems
  • Internal financial controls
  • Approval workflows
  • Financial governance systems

Coordinate implementation and optimization of:

  • Xero
  • SAP integrations
  • Inventory systems
  • Retail reporting systems
  • Expense management systems
  • ApprovalMax workflows
  • International financial reporting structures


Multi-Entity Financial Management

Oversee and coordinate financial operations across:

  • DBG International
  • South Africa operations
  • Future international entities
  • Clinics
  • Distribution operations
  • Retail operations
  • Product businesses
  • Education and SaaS-related structures

Responsibilities include:

  • Consolidated reporting
  • Intercompany reconciliations
  • Entity-level reporting
  • Financial oversight and standardization
  • Cash flow visibility across entities


Financial Reporting & Analysis

Develop and manage:

  • Monthly management accounts
  • Executive dashboards
  • KPI reporting
  • Profitability analysis
  • Margin analysis
  • Inventory costing analysis
  • Retail performance reporting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Working capital analysis

Provide executive leadership with:

  • Financial insights
  • Strategic financial analysis
  • Operational performance visibility
  • Risk identification


Operational Finance & Controls

Establish financial operational discipline across the organization.

Responsibilities include:

  • Financial policies and SOPs
  • Expense control systems
  • Procurement approval structures
  • Revenue tracking systems
  • Inventory valuation controls
  • Retail and clinic reporting systems
  • Internal audit support
  • Financial risk management


International & Cross-Border Financial Coordination

Support:

  • Cross-border operational structures
  • Intercompany financial coordination
  • Transfer pricing support
  • Royalty tracking
  • International reporting consistency
  • Tax coordination with advisors
  • Multi-currency financial management

Coordinate with:

  • External accountants
  • Auditors
  • Tax advisors
  • Legal teams
  • Banking partners


Strategic Finance Support

Support the CEO and executive leadership with:

  • Expansion modeling
  • Financial forecasting
  • Business case development
  • Investment analysis
  • Pricing analysis
  • Profitability optimization
  • Operational scaling decisions



ROLE EXPECTATIONS

This role is expected to BUILD the financial infrastructure of DBG International — not merely maintain existing accounting systems.

The Financial Controller must help create:

  • Institutional-grade reporting
  • Operational finance structure
  • Financial governance systems
  • Multi-country financial visibility
  • Scalable financial operations

This role is foundational to the Company’s international expansion strategy.