Lead the transformation of finance operations across Sub-Saharan Africa as their Head of Shared Services Centre!

Lead the Shared Services Centre Finance operations for their Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellence in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Asset processes, while driving standardisation, digitalisation, and process optimisation.

• Strategically and operationally manage SSC Finance for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Oversee month-end/year-end closings, group reporting, and external audits.
• Drive digital transformation and implement tools for O2C, P2P, and process improvements.
• Standardise finance processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Lead and develop a team of 30, fostering skills and competencies.
• Collaborate with Regional Treasury for cash flow and forex matters.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs, ensuring performance and service excellence.

Key Challenges:

• Balancing stakeholder expectations with operational efficiency.
• Driving continuous process improvement and team development.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism and service delivery.

• Education: Honours Degree (B.Com Accounting preferred), MBA advantageous.
• Experience: Over 10 years in SSC Finance in an international context, with exposure across Africa.
• Skills:
• Strong IFRS, tax, treasury, and budgeting expertise.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proven leadership in change management and digitalisation.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and resilient with strong interpersonal skills.