Affiliate Finance Director -South Africa

Abbott; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Roodepoort is seeking an experienced Affiliate Finance Director to shape financial strategy and ensure compliance across divisions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in US GAAP, local financial regulations, and significant leadership experience. This position entails being the go-to expert for financial governance and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of experience in senior finance leadership.
• Experience in multinational, multi-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape financial strategy and ensure compliance across multiple divisions.
• Lead financial governance, tax, treasury, and accounting.
• Drive cross-divisional projects and lead change initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP

Local GAAP

Corporate Tax

VAT

Strong Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job title : Affiliate Finance Director -South Africa

Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort Deadline : September 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• This position works out of our Roodepoort Offices,
• In this role, you'll shape financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive business performance across multiple divisions. You'll be the go-to expert for financial governance, tax, treasury, and accounting, while also acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do :

Represent Abbott Finance at the highest level—internally and externally.

Ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with all statutory and tax regulations.

Lead financial reporting under US GAAP and local standards.

Provide strategic financial counsel to divisional leaders and corporate functions.

Oversee payroll, statutory reporting, and tax compliance across South Africa and Kenya.

Act as the Senior Accounting Officer and primary liaison with SARS.

Drive cross-divisional projects and lead change initiatives across the affiliate.

Ensure robust corporate governance and lead Board-level financial responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or accounting.

MUST be Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years + years in senior finance leadership.

Preference experience :

Deep expertise in US GAAP, local GAAP, corporate tax, and VAT.

Proven experience in multinational, multi-functional environments.

Entity Reporting experience in a multi-national multi-functional business environment.

Strong communication skills—able to translate complex financial concepts for all audiences.

A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for excellence and compliance.

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