Duties & Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a finance shared services team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and Financial Reporting functions. Drive a high-performance culture through effective leadership, coaching, performance management and employee development. Oversee the day-to-day delivery of finance shared services operations across multiple entities, countries and business divisions. Ensure consistent service delivery, process standardisation and compliance with local regulatory requirements. Manage financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, reconciliations and period-end close processes. Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities across the region. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, automate processes and optimise finance operations. Lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives focused on standardisation, scalability and operational excellence. Partner with finance and technology teams to support system enhancements and digital transformation projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with finance leaders, operational teams and regional stakeholders. Act as a key escalation point for complex financial and operational matters. Deliver meaningful financial reporting, analysis and insights to support business decision-making. Develop, monitor and report on Shared Services KPIs, service level agreements and operational performance metrics. Present performance results, service improvements and strategic initiatives to senior leadership. Drive continuous improvements in processing accuracy, turnaround times, stakeholder satisfaction and overall service delivery. Desired Experience & Qualification Non-Negotiables Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 7-10+ years of progressive finance experience Shared Services leadership experience Experience managing finance operations across multiple countries and legal entities Proven people management experience Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and financial close processes Experience managing and improving internal controls ERP systems experience Strong stakeholder management skills Experience driving process improvement and operational efficiencies Highly Advantageous CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent Experience managing a team of 15+ staff Shared Services Centre transformation experience Automation and digital transformation exposure African regional finance experience Manufacturing, FMCG, distribution, or multinational environments Experience managing SLAs and KPI-driven service delivery models Experience supporting multiple business units and divisions simultaneously