Role Purpose

To provide strategic planning, management, and control of all accounting, finance, forecasting, statutory reporting, supply chain management, revenue assurance, and credit management-related activities and ensure compliance with OL Group financial management and reporting policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

• Post Graduate qualification in Finance or Accounting
• Professional Registration e.g.CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, MBA or MBL qualification

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' progressive financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven track record of executive leadership within finance, accounting, or commercial finance functions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance management.
• Strong experience in corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience operating within complex and multi-stakeholder business environments.
• A proven track record of managing financial operations within the retail industry is required.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the financial strategy in support of the company’s goals, long-term vision, Revenue Growth and Optimisation Strategy and Vision.
• Act as strategic business partner and financial adviser to the Managing Director, Executive Committee and shareholder.
• Assess the financial implications of business ventures, partnerships, investments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic opportunities.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Performance

• Lead long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, cost management and scenario analysis.
• Develop financial models, commercial plans and five-year capital expenditure requirements for current and future growth initiatives.
• Monitor financial and operational performance, explain variances and drive corrective action against approved plans.

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Oversee accounting, financial and management reporting, revenue assurance, credit management, cash flow, liquidity and working capital.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, shareholder reports, tax returns and supporting analysis.
• Ensure Finance provides reliable information and effective support to all stores and functional teams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Maintain financial policies, procedures, delegated authorities and internal controls that safeguard revenue, cash, inventory, procurement and company assets.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation, accounting standards, statutory reporting, corporate governance requirements and OL Group financial policies.
• Identify financial and operational risks, implement mitigation measures and coordinate relationships with auditors, tax advisers, regulators and assurance providers.

Commercial and Property Partnership

• Maintain an active presence across the stores to understand operating workflows, commercial realities and financial-control risks.
• Translate operational insight into practical controls, standard operating procedures and policies that enable the business while protecting value.
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to improve commercial decision-making and embed consistent financial disciplines.

Treasury, Capital & Investment Management

• Manage the company’s investment portfolio and capital allocation within approved risk and return parameters.
• Oversee funding and capital-raising activities and maintain effective relationships with financial institutions and relevant external stakeholders.

Technology and Business Enablement

• Drive the company’s IT strategy and ensure fit-for-purpose financial systems, ERP platforms, data controls and reporting tools support operational and strategic needs.

People and Functional Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team with clear accountability, succession depth and a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the OL Persona.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and capability development across the finance function.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication within Finance and across the company.

CLOSING DATE: 13 October 2026

 OL - Authentic, Caring & Passionate

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. OL Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 6079