CFO - Gauteng, Johannesburg

Warrior Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years' experience in financial leadership, including three years as a CFO, alongside a strong background in governance and risk management. This role involves overseeing financial planning, compliance, and leading a finance team to engage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• At least eight years' experience in financial leadership, including three years as a Chief Financial Officer.
• Proven track record of providing financial leadership at Board and Executive Committee level.
• Extensive experience in internal controls, audits, and PFMA/Treasury compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SCM processes, procurement planning, and bid committees.
• Lead finance team, manage labour relations, and engage stakeholders.
• Drive digital finance and process improvements using ERP/financial systems.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial Planning & Reporting

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Supply Chain & Asset Management

People & Stakeholder Leadership

Technology & Innovation

Education

Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent (NQF 8)

Job description

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• Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent (NQF 8)
• At least eight (8) years' experience in financial leadership, including a minimum of three (3) years as a Chief Financial Officer and five (5) years at senior management level, with exposure to public or private sector.
• Executive Financial Leadership: Proven track record of providing financial leadership at Board and Executive Committee level.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of Annual Financial Statements (GRAP/IFRS, PFMA).
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Extensive experience in internal controls, audits, PFMA/Treasury compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Supply Chain & Asset Management: Oversee SCM processes, procurement planning, and bid committees.
• People & Stakeholder Leadership: Leading finance team, managing labour relations, and engaging stakeholders (Board, Treasury, AGSA, donors, unions).
• Technology & Innovation: Use of ERP/financial systems, driving digital finance and process improvements.
• IFRS and GRAP financial reporting standards and their practical application.
• Corporate governance frameworks, the Companies Act, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and other prescripts applicable to Schedule 3A entities.

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Randburg, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa