Financial Manager - Telecommunication Services

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

1449756269

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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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

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