Financial Manager - Telecommunication Services

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POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Finance Manager: Telecommunication Services

Job Purpose:
Oversee the financial performance of Digital Services, ensuring strong financial controls and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the finance function for Digital Services.

• Develop and implement finance strategies and operational goals.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, including statutory, management, Board, and shareholder reports.

• Maintain robust internal controls and address audit findings.

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for Digital Services.

• Support pricing decisions, business cases, and financial performance improvements.

• Oversee operational finance: accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and accounting processes.

• Implement finance systems and processes to support business needs.

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis of networks/products.

• Ensure compliance with group accounting principles.

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CTA, or Honours degree.

• Strong IFRS and accounting knowledge.

• Experience in auditing and internal controls.

• Commercially focused with strong problem-solving skills.

• Project management and process implementation skills.

• Strong communication, influencing, and team leadership skills.

• Attention to detail, quality, and accountability.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years post-articles experience in finance roles, ideally within Telecoms (operational, projects, or consulting).

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to: CFO, MD Digital Services, Finance Director Digital Infrastructure

• Direct reports: Group Accountants and support staff

• Interacts with: Departmental managers outside finance, other senior leaders

Travel: Willingness to travel as required

Languages: English