Cfo

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a CFO to oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and effective cash flow management. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant designation and at least 10 years of senior finance experience. Strong financial acumen and leadership skills are essential. This role will influence commercial insights and support sustainable growth in the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in senior finance roles, minimum 5 years in leadership.
• Strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of taxation and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Administration functions.
• Manage cash flow, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance through audits and reporting.

Skills

Commercial and financial acumen

Financial reporting expertise

Leadership skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (SAICA) designation

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Role Overview

As CFO, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective cash flow management, and robust financial systems.

Vous’ll partner with senior leadership to provide commercial insights that shape business decisions and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Finance and Administration functions, including payroll, creditors, and claims.
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure accurate billing, revenue completeness, and debtor management.
• Drive compliance through internal audits and statutory reporting.
• Implement and optimize financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and performance assessments.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Chartered Accountant (SAICA) designation.
• Minimum 10 years experience in senior finance roles, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with proven budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience implementing financial systems.
• Knowledge of taxation (including cross-border), imports / exports, and customs regulations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience in the logistics or freight industry is highly advantageous.

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