MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (NQF 8 or higher); CA (SA) or CIMA qualification preferred. Minimum 712 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 57 years in senior management roles across multi-country operations. Demonstrated experience in Agriculture, Mining, Logistics, or similar sectors with complex operations. Strong track record of leading finance teams across multiple countries, implementing financial controls, and managing audits. Knowledge of IFRS, local accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements in African countries. Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnership Define and execute the financial strategy for divisional operations across multiple countries and/or operations in line with the organisations overall business objectives. Partner with divisional leadership to provide financial insights that guide strategic decision-making, operational improvements, and investment planning. Develop financial models and scenario planning to support expansion, new market entry, and capital investment decisions. Monitor and analyse macroeconomic, currency, commodity, and geopolitical risks across markets to anticipate financial impact. Financial Management & Performance Oversight Ensure all operations deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, including management accounts, operational dashboards, and consolidated divisional reports. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring for each country operation, ensuring alignment with approved divisional and corporate targets. Provide guidance and approvals for operational and capital expenditure, ensuring prioritization aligns with strategic goals. Review capital expenditure requests, draft DCFs and capital motivations. Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the division, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards. COMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory reporting requirements, foreign exchange regulations, and country-specific accounting standards. Implement robust internal controls and financial governance across all operations to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud or misstatement. Liaise with external auditors, regulators, banks, and other stakeholders to ensure all operations are fully compliant. Identify and manage financial risks, including commodity price volatility, currency exposure, and operational risks. CASH FLOW, WORKING CAPITAL & CAPITAL ALLOCATION Oversee liquidity management for multiple operations, ensuring sufficient working capital and operational efficiency. Monitor and optimize working capital across receivables, payables, inventory, and cash balances. Advise on capital allocation, financing options to maximize ROI and ensure sustainable growth. Recommend and implement cost optimization strategies across regions while balancing operational needs. STRATEGIC PROJECTS, SYSTEMS & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Drive financial planning, oversight, and risk assessment for regional strategic initiatives, including expansion projects and capital investments. Lead the adoption and integration of financial systems, ERP solutions, and digital tools across multiple operations to standardize processes and improve data-driven decision-making. Ensure reporting systems are harmonized, enabling accurate and timely consolidation of financial information. LEADERSHIP, TALENT MANAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning. Establish regional finance policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across operations. Serve as the key finance representative to external stakeholders, including government authorities, banks, investors, suppliers, and joint venture partners. Build strong partnerships with divisional, operational leaders, promoting finance as a trusted business advisor.
