About the position
One of our clients in the telecommunications industry is seeking an experienced and results-driven Dealer Commissions Manager to join their Finance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a high-performing team and managing processes, systems, and information requirements to ensure the accurate and timely execution of accounting and commission-related responsibilities.
This role requires a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and stakeholder management, ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with established operating procedures, company policies, SOX requirements, regulatory compliance standards, and agreed business partner service level agreements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to drive continuous process improvement within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Core Competencies, Knowledge and Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong business acumen and leadership capability, with the ability to drive operational excellence and support business transformation initiatives within a dynamic environment. The role requires a highly adaptable and resilient professional with exceptional organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Key competencies and experience include:
- Strong business leadership and transformation capability.
- Excellent adaptability and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective time management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Proven relationship management and stakeholder engagement capability.
- Ability to work effectively within diverse teams and manage diversity in the workplace.
- Strong commercial and business acumen.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated resilience, accountability, and a strong drive for results and impact.
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
- Disciplined, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Sound financial analysis and interpretation capability.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Experience in business planning and performance monitoring.
- Good understanding of accounting processes, risk assessment, and internal controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively with senior leadership teams.
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage deliverables across multiple departments.
- Experience managing external stakeholder and supplier relationships where required.
- Strong financial and business analysis experience.
- Data extraction, transformation, and manipulation capability.
Minimum Technical / Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field is essential.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 8 years’ relevant financial experience, including accounting, inventory management, audit articles, or related finance functions, with supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience working with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) systems.
- ICT industry experience - advantageous.
Desired Skills:
- SAP
- financial
- audit
- inventory
