Position

East and Southern Africa Finance Manager

Reports To

Area Vice-President / Region Vice President

Key Working Relationship

• Country Chair
• HR Manager
• Procurement
• Managers
• Customers (Internal and External)

1. 1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• A CA qualification highly preferred, with SAICA membership.

1. 2. Technical knowledge

• Advanced financial modeling
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Understanding of:

    IFRS/GAAP accounting standards

    Financial risk management

    Corporate financial strategies

1. 3. Experience

• 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years in senior finance executive roles
• Proven track record in strategic financial management
• Experience in complex, multinational financial environments

1. 4. Skills

• High integrity with a commitment to safety, ethics, and quality.
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams across geographically dispersed operations.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer relationship management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in English (and local language if applicable).

1. 5. Primary Functions

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management oversight to the Finance in East and Southern Africa Area
• Manage the Regional financial reporting, financial analysis, cash flow and profit and loss reporting, as well as the yearly budget for the Area.
• Drive cost efficiencies throughout the Region, particularly in Finance and IT and with the assistance of Operational Excellence.
• Built a strong finance team in East and Southern Africa
• Support Area Vice President during the forecast and Budget processes as well as in investments decisions
• Ensure alignment of the Group’s financial and financial reporting requirements.
• Make sure all processes and procedures are in place and are strictly respected.
• In charge of local Statutory figures as well as focal point with the auditors
• Ensure compliance with international and local statutory and legal requirements and Group guidelines, including Ethics and Risk management.

People Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and motivate immediate and extended teams to achieve operational excellence and commercial success.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent; manage performance, succession planning, and individual development.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and ethical behavior.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between operations, sales, and support functions.

1. 6. Governance, Ethics, and HSE

• Uphold Bureau Veritas’ HSE, Ethics, and Compliance standards to the highest level in every business transaction.
• Ensure visible leadership and compliance in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) across all operations and contractors.
• Guarantee that all activities meet corporate and regulatory quality, accreditation, and certification requirements.
• Model integrity, transparency, and professionalism in dealings with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.