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Group Financial Controller m/f- Safisana Holding
Location: Weesp, The Netherlands (on-site, 32 to 40 hours)
Reports to: Managing Director | Member of the Group Management Team
Safisana is seeking an experienced and purpose-driven Group Financial Controller to lead and strengthen the organization’s financial control, accounting, and compliance processes across its operations in Ghana and the Netherlands.
This pivotal role ensures the reliability and transparency of Safisana’s financial information and supports the growth of a circular, impact-driven business. The Group Financial Controller will play a key part in building the systems that enable Safisana’s long-term sustainability and continued expansion.
About Safisana
At Safisana, we see waste as a value. We recover resources from organic and fecal waste and transform them into renewable natural gas, electricity, and organic fertilizer. Our mission is to become the leading waste-to-resource solution for urban, non-sewered areas in low- and middle-income countries.
By connecting the dots between health, climate, food, and agriculture, we tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges: food insecurity, sanitation and waste management, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Safisana is a pioneering social enterprise operating in the Netherlands and Ghana, combining impact innovation and circular economy solutions with plans to scale across Africa and beyond.
The Role
We are looking for a Group Financial Controller who is excited to combine strong financial management with purpose-driven work.
In this new role, you will lead and strengthen the group’s financial control, accounting, audit, and compliance processes, and ensure the reliability and transparency of Safisana’s financial information. You’ll play a central part in building the financial systems that support Safisana’s growth and long-term sustainability.
While your main focus will be on financial control, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues working on project finance and strategic modeling within the business development context. Over time, there will be room to grow your role toward business development, project finance, and group financial analysis, helping connect finance more directly to Safisana’s mission and impact.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Oversee all finance and accounting operations across the Safisana Group (Netherlands and Ghana)
- Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements, management and investor reports, and audits
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and ensure solid internal financial controls
- Manage treasury and cash flow at the group level
- Oversee donor financial management, including defining donor budgets, preparing donor reports, and ensuring full contractual and financial compliance
- Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements
- Supervise local finance teams and strengthen systems and procedures across entities
- Act as a reliable partner to the management team, contributing financial insights that support decision-making and growth
About You
You are a hands-on, analytical finance professional who enjoys structure, accuracy, and problem-solving.
You thrive in a small, dynamic, international team and want your work to contribute to a healthier planet and stronger communities.
You bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, financial control, or audit
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS and Dutch GAAP), consolidation, and reporting
- Excellent command of English (Dutch or experience in international teams is a plus)
- A proactive and collaborative working style
- A passion for Safisana’s mission and circular economy solutions
- Curiosity and flexibility to grow beyond core financial control over time
What We Offer
- A role where finance meets sustainability and social impact
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing international organization
- A collaborative and purpose-driven team based in Weesp (The Netherlands)
- Flexible working hours (32–40 hours per week)
- An open, down-to-earth culture with space for initiative and professional growth
Applicants must already hold a valid work permit and visa enabling them to reside and work in the Netherlands.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your motivation letter and CV to recruitment@safisana.org with the subject line: “Application – Group Financial Controller”
The submission deadline is November 7th, but early submissions are encouraged. We are looking forward to your application!
Important Note: We promote an equal opportunities workplace, committed to the highest standards of diversity and equality in all our actions.
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Contact us
Safisana Holding
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 294 773857
info@safisana.org
Safisana Ghana Ltd.
Accra, Ghana
+233 (0) 302972380
ghana@safisana.org
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