Cfo

Permanent; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Permanent is seeking a hands-on Group Financial Controller to lead IFRS reporting, budgeting and treasury across multiple entities. You will own cash flow, governance and financial controls while guiding strategic decisions at group level. The role requires a senior, multi-country capability with strong ERP and Excel expertise.

The successful candidate will lead a finance team, drive automation and deliver robust financial insights to support growth and acquisitions across African markets.

Competenze

• CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years of progressive senior financial management experience.
• Strong IFRS and consolidated reporting experience.
• Experience managing group or multi-company financial operations.
• Exposure to multi-country and multi-currency environments.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Mansioni

• Oversee group financial operations, accounting and consolidated IFRS reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, working capital and banking relationships.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Oversee multi-country, multi-currency and cross-border financial operations.
• Drive asset performance analysis, profitability and return on investment.
• Support acquisitions, investment evaluations and business expansion.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance team.
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Provide commercial insight and financial guidance to Group Leadership.

Conoscenze

Financial leadership

IFRS reporting

Cash management

Financial controls

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Strategic analysis

Team leadership

Formazione

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA

Strumenti

ERP systems

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Reporting to Group Leadership, you will oversee the financial operations of the group, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective cash management and sound commercial decision-making.

The role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working at both operational and group level, taking ownership of financial processes while supporting the ongoing growth and performance of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial operations, accounting and consolidated IFRS reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, working capital and banking relationships.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Oversee multi-company, multi-currency and cross-border financial operations.
• Drive asset performance analysis, profitability and return on investment.
• Support acquisitions, investment evaluations and business expansion.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance team.
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Provide commercial insight and financial guidance to Group Leadership.
• CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• At least 10 years' progressive senior financial management experience.
• Strong technical accounting, IFRS and consolidated reporting experience.
• Proven experience managing group or multi-company financial operations.
• Exposure to multi-country and multi-currency environments.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Advantageous Experience

• Asset-based, rental income or investment-driven business environments.
• Experience operating across African markets.
• Exposure to acquisitions, investment analysis and business expansion.