Cfo 6 Months Contract

University Of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing all financial and payroll-related functions, ensuring compliance with financial management legislation, and providing strategic guidance in financial matters. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in finance and be a qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent. Relevant experience in the CFO role or related projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification.
• Experienced in governance and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage financial targets within the strategic framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform all financial and payroll-related functions.
• Oversee governance reporting and financial information.
• Ensure compliance with legislative financial management.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CIMA

Governance reporting

Financial advisory

Internal financial auditing

Management of accounting and finance staff

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Finance

Job description

Recruiting for a CFO on a 6-month contract to perform all financial and payroll related functions as per the attached.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CIMA
• Postgraduate Degree in Finance
• Evidence of relevant CFO or related assignments / projects completed

Duties

• Governance reporting
• Responding to changing needs for financial information and advice
• Ensuring that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the strategic plan and relevant agreements with the Accounting Authority and other regulatory bodies
• Managing the accounting and finance staff including recruitment, managing revenue and expenditure
• Meeting reporting requirements as required in terms of financial management legislation such as Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Maintaining systems of internal control, which comply with internal and external audit
• Providing strategic oversight and guidance regarding the development and implementation of processes, systems and controls in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, supply chain practices and standards, and internal policies and procedures