Chief Financial Officer

Mycareercraft; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization seeks a CFO / Finance Director to lead its finance function in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of financial management experience, including strategic planning and compliance oversight. This role involves developing the financial strategy, managing audits, and leading the finance team to ensure long-term stability and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong exposure to regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy.
• Oversee timely financial reporting and statutory filings.
• Lead treasury, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Manage internal controls and corporate governance.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication ability

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Financial modelling tools

Integrity

Tech-savvy

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

BCom or equivalent degree

Masters or MBA

Job description

Overview

As CFO / Finance Director, you will lead the finance function, overseeing accounting, financial planning, risk management, reporting, and compliance.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and the board to develop strategy and protect the organisation's long-term financial stability.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or internationally recognised equivalent (CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• BCom or equivalent degree; Masters or MBA advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or similar).
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and reporting within medium to large organisations.
• Strong exposure to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and financial systems (ERP experience an advantage).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy, manage budgeting and forecasting processes, and monitor financial performance.
• Oversee accurate, timely reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, board packs, and statutory filings.
• Lead treasury, cash flow, working capital, and capital investment management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / GAAP, SARS, SARB, the Companies Act, B-BBEE, and all relevant regulations.
• Manage internal controls, risk frameworks, external and internal audits, and corporate governance.
• Provide oversight of procurement and sustainability reporting (where applicable).
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Support investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and system improvements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with excellent commercial and analytical acumen.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management ability.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and financial modelling tools.
• Integrity, accountability, and strong ethical standards.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, able to operate across strategic and operational levels.