MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate / equivalent

CA(SA) / ACCA / CPA / CIMA / BComm Honours (or equivalent)

8–12+ years total experience, with 5+ years in multi-country group finance/consolidation roles

Strong IFRS knowledge, ERP & BI proficiency, leadership experience.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Working experience with SAGE, Hyperion, Oracle and highly proficient with MS Office

Proven experience in managing Finance functions

Knowledge/experience in mining/construction industry, with knowledge of project job costing advantageous

Values-driven leadership qualities

Unquestioned integrity, ethics, and values

Flexibility and high mobility to travel to sites

Excellent communication skills

Good negotiation skills

Ability to deliver quality presentations and training

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive timely, accurate monthly/quarterly/annual close for all African entities in line with the strict reporting deadlines

Prepare group consolidations (IFRS) with multi-currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and minority interests

Produce Group Management Accounts, variance analysis, board packs, presentations, and KPI dashboards

Mentor train and develop team to support growth

Enforcing discipline within area of responsibility

Partner with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive profitability and cash discipline

Maintain group policies (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Credit, Capex)

Support risk management, insurance, and compliance with anti-bribery/AML regulations

Prepare finance sections of board reports and support strategic initiatives (M&A, expansion, restructuring)

Oversee direct/indirect tax filings and advisory; coordinate with local tax practitioners / providers and coordinate with Group Tax

Manage treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, bank relations, and intercompany funding