Regional CFO at Communicate Recruitment

Key Performance Areas:

• A Strategic Business Partner to the leadership team.
• Work closely with the regional GM and leadership team to execute the regional strategy for business outcomes.
• Collaborate with business group CFOs and corporate function heads for effective financial planning, risk management, and performance analysis.
• Manage the overall regional finance function including FP&A, reporting, compliance, and operational execution.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, statutory audits, and tax requirements.
• Lead stakeholder management including customers, suppliers, partners, and government departments.
• Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Oversee JV partnerships, including board meetings and subsidiary boards of directors.
• Drive talent development and cultivate a culture of strong business partnering within the local team and business functions.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or CIMA certification or equivalent.Minimum of 10 years in senior financial management roles, with at least 3-5 years as a business FD or CFO.
• Experience working in a multinational matrix organization, specifically across Sub-Saharan African countries.
• Proficiency in corporate governance practices and commercial finance.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with industry/market dynamics and complex transactions.
• Strong background in FP&A, controllership, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under tight deadlines.