Job Description

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving growth across diverse African markets? We're looking for a dynamic Finance Director to join our Rest of International Division and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our operations across Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people - the heart of Tsebo - is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Define and drive the division's short- and long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Provide strategic input to the CEO International and Group CFO to support sustainable growth and profitability.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with IFRS, local accounting standards, and Group Accounting Policies. Oversee accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making at the highest level.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Lead the treasury function, manage banking relationships, and implement effective cash flow strategies. Drive working capital improvements and ensure the integrity of the balance sheet across all countries.
• Tax & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage complex tax and regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions, including transfer pricing and statutory reporting.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Establish and maintain robust internal controls and risk management frameworks. Ensure efficient financial processes and systems are in place to support operational excellence and future scalability.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles. Provide financial insights and analysis to country management teams to support performance steering and profitability.
• Corporate Finance & Capital Planning: Manage capital requirements, debt structuring, and taxation strategies in line with business needs and group policies.
• Systems Implementation: Oversee the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and ERP platforms to align with international group standards.
• Team Leadership & Development: Inspire and manage a geographically dispersed team of Finance Directors and Managers. Drive performance, foster professional development, and support career growth across the region.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, advisors, and regulatory bodies. Represent the finance function with credibility and professionalism.

Skills and Competencies

• Expert Knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards across African jurisdictions.
• Strong Financial Acumen with deep experience in accounting, auditing, tax, and treasury functions.
• Leadership Excellence with a proven ability to lead and inspire cross-border teams in complex, multicultural environments.
• Strategic Thinking with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Change Leadership with a track record of driving transformation and implementing finance systems and ERP platforms.
• Risk Management Expertise including internal controls, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional Communication Skills to engage effectively with executive stakeholders, external partners, and diverse teams.
• Problem-Solving Orientation with a hands-on approach to resolving challenges and improving processes.
• High Integrity & Governance Focus with a commitment to ethical leadership and transparency.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment across multiple geographies.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA), ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is advantageous)
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record in a large multinational organisation, ideally with operations across Africa.
• Experience in managing multi-country finance teams and navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Strong exposure to transfer pricing, IFRS, taxation, and banking systems in both South Africa and the broader African region.

Skills Required