Chief Financial Officer

60degrees; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech-savvy company in Johannesburg is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and a lean finance team. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and over 10 years of experience in finance. This role requires strong leadership and financial analysis skills, with a competitive salary range of R1.5m – R2m per annum including perks.

Benefits

Company perks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong IFRS, tax, and governance knowledge.
• Experience in Media or FinTech is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts.
• Deliver monthly and annual reports in line with IFRS.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and execs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Tax compliance

Financial modelling

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Pastel

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Job description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

We’re on the hunt for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who’s as comfortable crunching numbers as they are shaping strategy in a fast‑moving, tech‑savvy environment. This isn’t just about keeping the books balanced — it’s about building financial muscle for a high‑growth business that thrives on innovation.

You’ll be the strategic partner to the CEO, leading a lean finance team, and driving decisions that fuel scale, efficiency, and sustainability. Think of it as being the architect of financial clarity in a start‑up that’s pushing boundaries.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Turn complex financial results into clear, actionable insights
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts with precision
• Keep tax compliance and statutory reporting sharp and on point
• Build and refine internal controls, systems, and processes that scale
• Deliver monthly and annual reports in line with IFRS (no surprises, no delays)
• Lead external audits with confidence and finesse
• Run financial modelling and scenario analysis to guide growth decisions
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and execs to keep the business moving
• Mentor and upskill your team — because great leaders build great teams

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• CA(SA) qualification (non‑negotiable)
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience
• Strong IFRS, tax, and governance knowledge
• Hands‑on with Pastel, advanced Excel wizardry, and BI tools
• Experience in Media or FinTech? That’s a bonus
• Proven leadership chops — hiring, mentoring, and building high‑performing teams
• Ability to zoom in on detail and zoom out to strategy seamlessly

YOUR REWARD

• Competitive Salary range : R1.5m – R2m per annum (CTC) + company perks
• You get to lead a small but mighty finance crew (
• Kickoff the new financial year with a big impact – preferred January start
• Quick Process : HR screening → Final interview with CEO & COO

WHAT WE VALUE :

• Deadline‑driven but cool under pressure
• Proactive, efficient, and laser‑focused
• Reliable, trustworthy, and collaborative
• Problem‑solver with critical thinking flair