Principal Consultant needed at Malander

• 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.