Associate Director - Africa Finance

A global consulting firm seeks an Associate Director for its Africa Finance team. This key role will lead financial strategy, risk management, and sustainability across the continent. The candidate will strengthen systems, governance, and team capacity—translating business goals into financial success and resilience.

What You'll Do

As Associate Director for Africa Finance, you will play a critical role in advancing our client’s financial strategy and impact across the continent. You will lead financial operations, provide strategic guidance, and ensure the financial health and sustainability of the business. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day financial management across the region

• Lead the development of multi-year financial strategies aligned with growth and impact goals

• Serve as a key advisor on financial sustainability, investments, and commercial strategy

• Use financial insights to drive proactive decision-making at regional, country, and project levels

• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members

• Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial processes and systems

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards across all African markets

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies

Job Requirements

• Professional certification such as CA(SA), CPA, CGMA, or equivalent

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in finance, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles

• Proven experience working across the African continent

• Background in professional services or project-based organisations

• Strong understanding of local GAAP, IFRS, and applicable financial regulations