Chief Financial Officer

Salix; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function. In this senior leadership position, you will set the strategic direction, manage financial operations, and ensure the Cluster's financial health. The ideal candidate will have extensive financial management experience and skills in communication, leadership, and administration. This position requires a strong understanding of compliance and financial performance strategies.

Qualifications

• Years experience in a senior management role.
• Extensive experience across all aspects of financial management.
• Previous experience as a director of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the financial team.
• Oversee all financial activities and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including shareholders and regulators.
• Devise strategies for financial performance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial expertise

Strategic mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time management

Administrative skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom

BCom Honours / CTACA(SA) / CIMA / MBA

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead a financial function.

This is a senior leadership position where you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction, managing financial operations, and ensuring the financial health of the Cluster.

If you have the leadership skills, financial expertise, and a strategic mindset, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Duties

(email protected) Duties :

Lead and manage the financial team. Oversee all financial activities, ensuring alignment with the Cluster's strategic goals and targets. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including shareholders, bankers, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Devise and implement strategies for financial performance and operational efficiency. Maintain and improve finance systems, procedures, and processes to support business growth. Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and financial obligations, with particular attention to financial aspects. Deliver key financial reports within deadlines, including Group Financial Reports, Year-End Financials, Internal Audit Information, Tax Submissions, Risk Reports, and Sustainability Reports. Drive tax compliance for the Cluster, including VAT, PAYE, ETI, and Company Tax. Fulfil fiduciary duties with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

Job Experience & Skills Required : Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12), BCom, BCom Honours / CTACA(SA) / CIMA / MBA, Experience : Completed SAICA Articles.

Experience & Skills Required

• Years experience in a senior management role.
• Extensive experience across all aspects of financial management, including strategy implementation and financial reporting.
• Previous experience as a director of an organization.
• Skills & Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in due diligence and acquisitions (advantageous).

Strong time management, administrative skills, and the ability to deliver under pressure. Proven experience in team leadership and achieving deadlines.