Financial Director

Vox Telecom; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gauteng is seeking a Financial Director for a full-time on-site role. The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, budget management, and compliance with regulations, requiring a CA (SA) and significant senior finance experience. This position involves strategic financial leadership to support the company's growth and business strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Financial Director or CFO in complex organizations.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and advanced accounting principles.
• Proven ability to provide visionary financial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage financial risks and provide insights to the executive team.

Skills

Senior Finance leadership experience

Financial acumen

Board-level financial leadership

Financial risk management

Exceptional communication skills

Education

CA (SA)

Relevant post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA, CFA)

Job description

Company Description
Vox is a leading telecoms operator, providing voice, data, and collaboration services to the southern African market.

Competing in both business and consumer sectors, Vox has offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth, as well as in Windhoek, Namibia.

Since its establishment in

• Since its establishment, Vox has become one of the major players in the telecoms market and is one of the largest black-owned telecommunications companies in South Africa.

Role Description

This is a full‑time on‑site role for a Financial Director, located in Midrand (currently in Waverley but in process of moving to Midrand by Jan'26).

The Financial Director will be responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, budget management, forecasting and financial reporting. This includes developing strategic financial plans, coordinating accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing the financial risks of the company.

The role also involves financial audits, providing financial insights to the executive team, and supporting overall strategic business growth.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) – required
• Relevant post‑graduate business / financial degree (e.g. MBA, CFA, etc.) – beneficial
• 3+ years of senior Finance leadership experience, including at least 3 years as Financial Director / CFO in a high‑growth or complex organisation (material scale and complexity)
• Strong financial acumen encompassing advanced accounting principles and standards (IFRS, revenue recognition, leases)
• Board‑quality financial reporting and forecasting; driver‑based planning and rolling forecasts; deep knowledge of a relevant ERP system; advanced quantitative and financial modelling (valuation, scenario analysis, etc.); capital allocation and structuring; fundraising across debt / equity; treasury, liquidity and covenant management; tax and regulatory knowledge
• Proven ability to provide visionary, board‑level financial leadership that shapes strategy and long‑term value creation
• Business and commercial acumen, including a sound grasp of market and economic trends impacting the business environment
• Comprehensive financial risk management skills encompassing the regulatory, governance, risk and compliance landscape
• Exceptional board and investor relations communication; clear, decision‑oriented narratives and materials