Commercial Finance Director

Recruiter:

Recru-it

Job Ref:

PE011568/Tabz

Date posted:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The Commercial Finance Director will lead the commercial finance function across Sub-Saharan Africa, driving financial strategy, risk management, credit governance, and working capital optimization. This role will partner closely with banks, partners, vendors, and internal finance teams while providing financial leadership that supports sustainable business growth across the region.

This role will report to General Manager: Sub-Saharan Africa

As the Commercial Finance Director, you will:

Develop and implement commercial finance strategies to support business growth and profitability.
Build strong relationships with banks to secure trade finance facilities (overdrafts, invoice discounting, guarantees).
Oversee credit policies across all markets (SA/SADC/IOI/EAF/WAF).
Monitor debtor days, overdue analysis, and partner compliance with payment terms.
Lead AP governance ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers and partners.
Represent the finance function in regional partner meetings, business reviews, and operational discussions.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications And Experience
The ideal Commercial Finance Director:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CA/CPA/CIMA strongly preferred).
8–12 years in senior commercial finance roles.
Experience engaging with banks, insurers, and financial institutions.
Proven experience leading AR/AP/Credit teams in multi-country environments.
Prior experience in distribution, technology, telecoms, or multinational operations advantageous.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence executive decision-making.
Advanced financial modelling, analysis, and forecasting capability.

Who is the company? | Why Work for the company

The company are people focused and strongly believe that talent empowers them to continue their dynasty of disruption and growth in the future. Their Mission is to drive the transition to a totally trusted digital world for all people and organizations.
The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They are committed to the recruitment and hiring of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as they believe this strengthens their ability to develop superior solutions, make informed decisions, and better serve their valued customers. They do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or any similar characteristic. Employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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