Affiliate Finance Director -South Africa at Abbott

• This position works out of our Roodepoort Offices,  
• In this role, you'll shape financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive business performance across multiple divisions. You'll be the go-to expert for financial governance, tax, treasury, and accounting, while also acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent Abbott Finance at the highest level—internally and externally.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with all statutory and tax regulations.
• Lead financial reporting under US GAAP and local standards.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to divisional leaders and corporate functions.
• Oversee payroll, statutory reporting, and tax compliance across South Africa and Kenya.
• Act as the Senior Accounting Officer and primary liaison with SARS.
• Drive cross-divisional projects and lead change initiatives across the affiliate.
• Ensure robust corporate governance and lead Board-level financial responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• MUST be Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years + years in senior finance leadership.

Preference experience:

• Deep expertise in US GAAP, local GAAP, corporate tax, and VAT.
• Proven experience in multinational, multi-functional environments.
• Entity Reporting experience in a multi-national multi-functional business environment.
• Strong communication skills—able to translate complex financial concepts for all audiences.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for excellence and compliance.