French-Speaking Finance Director (Telco/Space Tech) Hybrid

Black Pen Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a French Speaking Financial Director for a client in Johannesburg. The role involves managing a multi-country financial reporting team across various African countries. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of senior financial management experience, be fluent in French and English, and have a strong background in IFRS and GAAP. This position also requires team leadership experience and a thorough understanding of telecommunications sector finance. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility alongside the chance to develop the company's financial vision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior financial management experience is essential.
• Fluent communication skills in both French and English are required.
• Experience managing teams in diverse environments is needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a multi-country financial reporting team across Africa.
• Compile and validate statutory reports in multiple countries.
• Guide the management team's strategy for financial improvement.

Skills

Senior financial management

Fluent in French and English

Team management

Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP

Experience with NetSuite and Quickbooks

Telecommunications industry exposure

Education

Degree in financial reporting and management

Tools

NetSuite

Quickbooks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a French Speaking Financial Director for a client in Johannesburg. The role involves managing a multi-country financial reporting team across various African countries. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of senior financial management experience, be fluent in French and English, and have a strong background in IFRS and GAAP. This position also requires team leadership experience and a thorough understanding of telecommunications sector finance. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility alongside the chance to develop the company's financial vision.