Chief Financial Officer

Acumen Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and governance. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and managing investment strategies. The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA) with significant experience in financial management at a senior level. Competitive package offered, aimed at enhancing operational performance and supporting growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading financial strategy and governance.
• Hands-on operational experience in financial leadership.
• Proficiency in managing financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial planning and oversee capital investments.
• Manage investment strategies and ensure compliance.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and audits.

Skills

Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability

Effective leadership and delegation skills

High integrity and professionalism

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong time-management skills

Systems-driven and process-focused mindset

Education

CA(SA)

5 to 10 years’ financial management experience

Minimum 5 years in a senior FM role

Tools

MS Office

Financial management systems

SAP B1

Job description

We are assisting a client in appointing an experienced Chief Financial Officer. The role is responsible for leading the organisation’s financial strategy, operations and governance, while driving strong financial performance and ensuring robust controls across the business. This position requires a hands‑on, operationally minded financial leader who can support growth, improve processes and strengthen executive decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with Managing Directors to develop and execute financial and operational strategy.
• Drive financial planning aligned with long‑term business objectives.
• Oversee capital investments (Capex) and major overhead expenditure.
• Lead corporate governance initiatives and ensure ethical, compliant operations.
• Manage investment strategies, liquidity, cash flow and risk.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and develop profitability and growth plans.

Operational Management

Oversee and strengthen controls across multiple business functions, including:

• Finance (Reporting, Costing, Debtors, Creditors, Treasury, Tax)
• Stock Procurement – Imports & Local Supply Chain
• Warehousing
• Office & Facilities Management
• Human Resources
• Legal

Additional operational focus areas:

• Enhance governance and implement a structured delegation of authority.
• Manage treasury functions: cash management, banking and net working capital.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership, partners and key stakeholders.
• Manage and optimise key vendor relationships.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and annual financial statements.
• Manage quarterly financial, audit and performance reporting to the Board.
• Oversee group reporting requirements.
• Lead the year‑end audit and work with external auditors.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all SARS reporting requirements (Income Tax, Provisional Tax, EMP).
• Oversee adherence to the Companies Act and ICASA regulations.
• Manage and maintain B-BBEE compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide cross‑functional support across the business.
• Oversee insurance processes from declarations to claims.
• Manage projects relevant to finance, HR and IT.
• Provide training, guidance and management to all direct and indirect reports.
• Oversee contract governance and administration.

Education & Experience Requirements

• CA(SA)
• 5 to 10 years’ financial management experience
• Minimum 5 years in a senior FM role in a similar-sized organisation
• Proficient in MS Office and financial management systems
• SAP B1 experience is advantageous
• Strong operational experience with a hands‑on approach

Skills & Competencies

• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving ability
• Effective leadership and delegation skills
• High integrity and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong time‑management skills
• Systems‑driven and process‑focused mindset

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