Title:  Manager: Accounting and Reporting

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Location: Windhoek

Function: Finance

Sub Function: Accounting & Reporting

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Job Grade: D3

PURPOSE

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is seeking an experienced and driven Reporting & Accounting Manager to lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting function.

This is a key finance leadership role within NBL accountable for the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, strong balance sheet ownership, and full compliance with HEINEKEN Global Finance Policies, IFRS and Namibian statutory requirements.

The role acts as a trusted advisor to the Finance Director and OpCo Leadership Team, represents NBL in all accounting and audit matters, and plays a critical role in strengthening financial governance, internal controls and accounting excellence. In addition, the role drives continuous improvement across accounting, reporting and finance processes in line with HEINEKEN best practice.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
• 8-10 years’ experience in accounting and/or financial reporting, ideally within a multinational or complex environment
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting and ERP‑based finance systems
• Proven leadership experience, ideally managing expert or specialist teams
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving capabilities
• A proactive, hands‑on leader with a passion for accuracy, governance and continuous improvement
• Leadership style aligned with NBL and HEINEKEN behaviors and values

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the end‑to‑end accounting and reporting cycle for NBL, including month‑end, year‑end, group and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness and on‑time delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with HEINEKEN Global Finance Policies, IFRS and all local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Own balance sheet integrity and governance, including BSAR processes, provisions, write‑offs and proactive balance sheet risk management.
• Act as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for external auditors and accounting firms, coordinating both group and local audits and managing audit outcomes.
• Advise the Finance Director and NBL Management Team on accounting treatments, financial processes and internal controls, providing sound technical judgement and risk awareness.
• Drive working capital and cashflow optimization, including oversight of bad debt provisioning and implementation of corrective and improvement actions.
• Lead, develop and engage the Accounting & Reporting team, building technical capability, ownership, performance and succession.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, system improvements and local, regional or global finance projects.
• Embed and sustain a strong internal control, governance and continuous improvement mindset across all accounting and reporting processes.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• High attention to detail with strong governance and risk awareness
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication across all organisational levels
• Leadership capability with a coaching and performance‑driven mindset
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Resilient, self‑driven and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment
• Values‑driven leader aligned to Namibia Breweries and HEINEKEN behaviours

WHY JOIN NBL?

• A visible leadership role at one of Namibia’s most iconic companies
• Close partnership with the Finance Director and senior leadership team
• Exposure to Heineken's global finance networks and standards
• Opportunity to shape accounting excellence, controls and talent development at the OpCo level
• A dynamic environment combining local accountability with global best practice

CLOSING DATE: 12 MAY 2026

Namibia Breweries Limited as an Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998.