Jean Wessels

Head of Finance

Jean Wessels is Red Rocket’s Head of Finance. In her role, she oversees financial accounting and reporting activities, cash management, and tax compliance in accordance with relevant laws and regulations in South Africa and Uganda, driving our regional financial planning alongside the Executive team.

Jean is a registered Chartered Accountant with nearly two decades’ experience – starting off her career as an audit article clerk and working through the ranks to partner at Mazars before joining Red Rocket. She holds a Bachelors and Honours degree in Accounting Science as well as a professional membership with SAICA as CA(SA). A founding member of the Business Sustainability Division of Mazars South Africa, Jean is passionate about sustainability and continues to live her passion at Red Rocket.