Strategic Finance Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
3 days ago
We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Finance Director to lead our Shared Services Centre Finance operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a critical role that requires a seasoned finance professional with expertise in accounting, tax regulations, and internal controls.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing SSC Finance for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations, overseeing month-end/year-end closings, group reporting, and external audits. They will also drive digital transformation and implement tools for O2C, P2P, and process improvements, standardise finance processes to enhance efficiency and consistency, and lead and develop a team of 30.
Key Responsibilities- Strategically manage SSC Finance for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region
- Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations
- Oversee month-end/year-end closings, group reporting, and external audits
- Drive digital transformation and implement tools for O2C, P2P, and process improvements
- Standardise finance processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Lead and develop a team of 30
- Education: Honours Degree (B.Com Accounting preferred), MBA advantageous
- Experience: Over 10 years in SSC Finance in an international context, with exposure across Africa
- Skills:
- Strong IFRS, tax, treasury, and budgeting expertise
- Proficient in SAP and MS Office Suite, especially Excel
- Proven leadership in change management and digitalisation
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and resilient with strong interpersonal skills
We are a leading recruitment agency specialising in finance and accounting positions. Our team of experts has extensive knowledge of the industry and can provide you with tailored advice and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
Salary InformationThe salary for this position is estimated to be around R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
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