Chief Financial Officer

Imasfinance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to manage compliance, financial stability, and corporate governance. The role requires CA qualifications and substantial executive-level financial management experience. You will lead the implementation of corporate strategies, oversee risk management, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sound financial practices.

Qualifications

• CA is essential; MBA and treasury qualifications are desirable.
• Strong experience in operational finance and financial management required.
• Minimum 5 years at executive management level.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the corporate strategy development and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead the execution of the company’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Manage team performance and oversee talent retention.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and service providers.

Skills

Corporate financial accounting

Financial reporting

Risk management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Industry knowledge

Education

CA

Certificate / Diploma in Treasury

MBA in Business Administration

Fitness for Duty

Certified FAIS Professional

Job description

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in support of iMasFinance's transformation strategy.

iMasFinance is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our team and take charge of ensuring sound financial practices, compliance with legislation, credit control, funding strategy and optimizing financial stability.

If you have a strong background in corporate financial accounting and reporting, developed and implement funding strategies, risk management and leadership, and experience on executive and Board level, this may be a suitable opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the overall corporate strategy.
• Regularly report to the Board, Committees and ExCo on performance against the strategy.
• Provide valued input aligned with business needs, ensuring strategy implementation within agreed timelines and costs.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements set by regulators (e.g., Financial Intelligence Centre, NCR).
• Implement risk and compliance plans, monitoring programs regularly.
• Collaborate with auditors and assurance providers to finalize audits, compliance reports, and Integrated Report.
• Provide visionary leadership, ensuring execution of the company's vision and strategic objectives.
• Foster a positive organizational culture and climate.
• Ensure fair HR practices, manage EE profile and targets, oversee talent retention and succession planning.
• Manage team performance, development of direct reports, and organizational culture.
• Proactively identify and assess critical organizational risks, implementing remedial action.
• Oversee enterprise and compliance risk management strategy and execution.
• Chair the Combined Assurance Forum and report outcomes to the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Build strong and positive relationships with internal stakeholders, Board members, leadership peers, and service providers.
• Ensure trusting relationships with open and honest communication.
• Ensure effective accounting systems, financial reporting, and compliance with legislation.
• Compile and integrate budgets, providing strategic guidance to business units.
• Monthly management of cash flow, compilation of annual financial statements, and management of operational ratios.
• Provide guidelines on business insurance and asset protection.
• Raise funds at affordable rates from capital markets and banks.
• Manage current structures, investigate new effective structures, and maintain relationships with investors and banks.
• Maintain organized tax records, ensure compliance with tax requirements, and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Forecast provisional tax submissions and ensure timely and accurate filing of required tax returns.
• Assess credit applications, oversee credit department performance, and provide ongoing training.
• Chair the iMasFinance Credit Committee and review the Corporate Credit Policy annually.

Qualifications

• CA (Essential / Minimum).
• Certificate / Diploma in Treasury (Recommended / Desirable).
• MBA in Business Administration (Recommended / Desirable).
• Fitness for Duty (Essential / Minimum).
• Certified FAIS Professional (Recommended / Desirable).

Experience

• years in operational finance and 5-8 years in financial management (Essential / Minimum) of which at least 5 years must be on senior / executive management level.

Strong knowledge of industry, corporate governance, financial services, and insurance landscape.

Leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-boundary skills are essential.