CFO / Financial Manager (CA)

Time Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) to lead financial strategies and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in supporting business growth and an MBA is advantageous. Responsibilities include developing financial strategies, managing risks, and overseeing the accounting teams. Competitive salary based on experience with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting business growth and profitability.
• Experience in a financial services company is advantageous.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Partner with the Director to steer day-to-day functions.
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Oversee compliance with IFRS and manage tax compliance.
• Foster a culture of accountability within the finance function.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

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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