As a leading ICT player and equal-opportunity employer, Telecom Namibia is committed to innovation and service excellence. We are at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, driving 5G expansion, cloud transformation, and managed cybersecurity services to enhance connectivity across Namibia. Our competitive remuneration and investment in human capital empower our employees to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
If you are a forward-thinking professional eager to shape the future of telecommunications, we invite applications for the following Executive position based in Windhoek:
Position: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Five-Year Contract
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership to Telecom Namibia by directing the Company’s financial strategy, financial planning, treasury, investment, financial reporting, procurement, enterprise risk management and governance functions. The CFO ensures financial sustainability, prudent capital allocation, regulatory compliance and effective financial stewardship while supporting business growth, digital transformation and long-term shareholder value creation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement the Company’s financial strategy in support of corporate objectives and the Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP).
- Provide strategic financial advice and business performance insights to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
- Lead and Update Financial Policy Frameworks, implementation of structures, processes and systems.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and performance management.
- Direct treasury, cash flow, cash flow forecasting, capital financial functions, funding and liquidity management and currency risk mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable accounting standards, taxation legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
- Lead enterprise financial risk management, internal financial controls and financial governance.
- Oversee capital expenditure planning, investment evaluation and financial modelling.
- Lead the Finance Division, develop high-performing teams and promote a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.
- Managing the company’s capital structure, investment planning and fundraising activities.
- Effectively manage the credit management and debt collection functions within Telecom Namibia.
- Develop, manage and continually improve Telecom Namibia strategic supply chain process in-order-to ensure in-time and cost-effective delivery of goods and services in accordance with the Public Procurement Act.
- Establish and continually develop anti-fraud systems and measures including management of the revenue assurance function in order to mitigate financial risks.
- Drive talent management, employee engagement, leadership development, succession planning and foster a high-performance culture.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Chartered Accountant CA (Nam/SA).
- Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- MBA or a relevant Masters’ qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ proven financial management experience within a corporate environment.
- At least five (5) years senior management experience in environments of similar complexity and size.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- strategic financial management
- cost optimisation
- treasury
- collections and cash flow management
- capital expenditure planning
- optimal capital structure
- budgeting and forecasting
- enterprise risk management
- investment analysis
- stakeholder reporting
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge and practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Namibian legislation.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Strategist and visionary with strong leadership capabilities.
- Lateral thinker, with a strong sense of profit orientation and strong rational thinking capabilities.
- Highly assertive with excellent decision-making capabilities and strong attention to detail.
- Team player capable of implementing succession planning and building departmental capacity.
- Ability to improve cross-functional relationships.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 25 September 2026
This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)
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For any question or enquiries, please contact
Antoinette Druker
Email address: antoinette@eliteemployment.com.na
Office phone number: +264 83 723 4150
Any applications sent to Telecom Namibia directly will NOT be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Telecom Namibia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.
