Principal Consultant - Finance And Tax

Malander Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant as a Principal Consultant for Finance and Tax. This role involves overseeing financial and tax strategies for mergers and acquisitions, implementing protocols, and leading teams. Candidates should have 5 years of managerial experience, CA(SA) certification, and a strong ability to manage cross-border tax structures. This contract position within the telecommunications and finance industries requires exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in M&A and business development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of senior management experience with at least 3 years in relevant sectors.
• Proven track record of successful M&A and business development.
• Experience in a global/multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Implement finance and tax protocols for M&A lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor teams for effective execution of strategies.

Skills

Tax structuring expertise

Effective communication

Leadership

Market dynamics understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA(SA)

MBA

Job description

Malander is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to serve as a Principal Consultant for Finance and Tax.

This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the financial and tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and business development transactions within the organisation.

The Principal Consultant will ensure that all M&A and BD activities are strategically executed, in compliance with regulations, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Diversification and Strategic Growth

• Drive diversification of the telco‑to‑tech ecosystem;
• Develop strategies to enhance industry ecosystems across multi‑geographic and cultural contexts;
• Lead the implementation of M&A transactions to support shareholder value creation and effective stakeholder management;
• Promote business intelligence and standardisation to maximise operational efficiency and business impact;

Address new data privacy and security imperatives, strengthening digital trust partnerships.

Strategy and Implementation

• Lead financial and tax‑focused strategies for M&A and BD initiatives, aligning with connectivity and platform business goals;
• Implement and manage finance and tax protocols to support the M&A lifecycle, ensuring compliance with strategic frameworks and processes;
• Optimise financing strategies for M&A transactions to ensure financial stability and growth;

Provide leadership to M&A / BD delivery teams, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution.

Operational Delivery

• Oversee due diligence processes to assess financial health, tax obligations, and risks associated with target companies and initiatives;
• Collaborate with valuation experts to determine the value of target companies, factoring in financial, tax, and market considerations;
• Design tax‑efficient transaction structures while minimising risks and maximizing synergies;

Develop financial models and business cases to forecast the performance of the combined entities, and assess potential ROI.

Budgeting and Reporting

• Oversee operational budgets and ensure alignment with business objectives;
• Facilitate forecasting and drive initiatives that maximise investments, applying defined value‑tracking metrics;

Provide regular reports on business development activities, market insights, and financial performance to senior management, offering data‑driven recommendations.

Leadership and Team Management

• Foster a collaborative team culture with open communication and effective teamwork;
• Implement change management and knowledge transfer initiatives to encourage continuous improvement and team growth;

Lead and mentor teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with strategic goals.

Qualification and Experience

• CA(SA);
• MBA is advantageous;
• Understanding of tax structuring for inter and intra-border initiatives;
• 5 years senior management experience with at least 3 years in area of expertise and / or the relevant sector;
• Experience working in a global / multinational enterprise with a good understanding of emerging markets is advantageous;
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies;
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation;
• Proven track record of successful originating and execution of M&A and BD activities;
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and customer behaviour;
• Effective communication and presentation skills to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences;

Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Industries

Telecommunications and Financial Services

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa