Chief Financial Officer

Communicate Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial leadership role in South Africa seeks an individual with at least 10 years of PFMA governance experience, strong capabilities in financial strategy, and senior management experience. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight to finance and corporate services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing stakeholders and enhancing organizational capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a PFMA-governed environment.
• Strong capability in financial strategy, governance, compliance.
• Minimum 10 years senior or executive management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Finance and Corporate Services.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury regulations, and governance best practices.
• Manage funding arrangements, working capital and financial sustainability.

Skills

Financial strategy

Governance compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Multi-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA registration

Job description

Provide strategic leadership to Finance and Corporate Services, ensuring integrated, efficient and compliant operations

Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processes

Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury regulations, GRAP, the Companies Act and governance best practices

Lead supply chain, asset management, ICT and related support functions

Strengthen internal controls, risk management, payroll accuracy and procurement compliance

Manage funding arrangements, working capital and organisational financial sustainability

Support executive decision-making through financial insights and scenario analysis

Lead people management, performance, talent development and organisational capability building

Represent the organisation in stakeholder, partner and funding engagements

Skills & Experience

Minimum 10 years experience in a PFMA-governed environment

Minimum 10 years senior or executive management experience

Strong capability in financial strategy, governance, compliance and multi-functional leadership

Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

High integrity, sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively under pressure

Qualification

Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA registration.