CFO (CA)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town seeks a Chartered Accountant to lead financial strategy and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a commitment to ethical practices. Responsibilities include managing financial forecasting, compliance, and guiding teams for business growth. Negotiable salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• A track record of supporting business growth, profitability, and investor confidence.
• Experience within a financial services company is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with the Director for day-to-day functions and growth initiatives.
• Manage strategic financial leadership and oversee profitability analysis.
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Engage in tax planning for optimizing effective tax rates.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Ethical standards

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) essential, MBA advantageous
• Track record of supporting business growth, profitability, and investor confidence
• Experience in a financial services company advantageous
• Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset.
• Ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity

DUTIES

• Develop and execute the financial strategy in alignment with the firms business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory environment
• Partner with the Director steering day to day functions and growth initiatives
• Manage the strategic financial leadership of the business
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis across the business
• Develop scenario analyses and stress testing models to assess the impact of market volatility or credit risks
• Manage KPI reporting to drive business performance and cost efficiency
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliance specific to financial products and services.
• Ensure efficient transfer pricing and cross-border taxation structures for international operations.
• Engage in tax planning to optimize effective tax rates within the bounds of regulatory compliance
• Oversee credit risk, market risk, and operational risk monitoring
• Oversee statutory and regulatory reporting ensuring compliance with IFRS
• Optimize cost of funds and oversee credit lines
• Conduct profitability and cost / income analyses
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, control costs, and enhance operational efficiency
• Support business units for better decision-making.
• Lead the finance, accounts, and regulatory reporting teams
• Build a high-performing finance function that balances accuracy, agility, and compliance
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, ethical conduct, and accountability
• Prepare and present board packs and financial forecasts

Salary : R negotiable dependent on experience

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