Chief Financial Officer (CA(SA) – 6 Month Contract

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive negotiable remuneration

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing invites a seasoned CA(SA) with 15+ years of senior financial management to lead the financial strategy of a reputable organization in Gauteng. You will sit as a core member of the Executive Management Team, directing budgets, forecasting, accounting, treasury, and reporting, while ensuring PFMA compliance and strong governance.

The role offers an influential leadership position, a dynamic work environment, and competitive negotiable remuneration that recognises your expertise

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years senior financial management experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and risk management skills.
• Sound understanding of financial planning and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in financial compliance and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial direction and leadership.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage treasury functions and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage funding and grant financial administration.
• Lead team development within the Finance Division.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial governance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting & forecasting

PFMA knowledge

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Elevate your career by leading the financial strategies of a reputable organization committed to governance, integrity, and sustainable growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned CA(SA) with extensive senior-level experience to make a significant impact within a forward‑thinking organization in Gauteng.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide strategic financial leadership as a core member of the Executive Management Team.
• Develop and implement innovative financial strategies aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Oversee comprehensive financial functions including planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, treasury, and reporting.
• Manage operational and capital budgets to optimise resource utilization.
• Ensure ongoing financial sustainability through effective cash flow management.
• Guarantee compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), statutory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual financial statements, statutory returns, and executive reports.
• Strengthen financial governance, internal control frameworks, and enterprise risk management.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Manage financial administration of grants and compliance with funding stipulations.
• Provide strategic oversight of facilities and infrastructure expenditure.
• Lead and develop the Finance Division, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Duties:

• Provide strategic financial direction and leadership.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage treasury functions and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage funding and grant financial administration.
• Lead team development within the Finance Division.

Requirements:

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years senior financial management experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and risk management skills.
• Sound understanding of financial planning and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in financial compliance and governance standards.

Familiarity with the following:

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Government healthcare and accounting standards.
• Corporate finance, including M&A.

What We'll Give You:

• An influential role within a stable and reputable organization.
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and governance.
• A dynamic work environment committed to continuous improvement.
• Competitive negotiable remuneration.

Ready to lead transformative financial initiatives and guide a trusted organization towards sustainable success? Apply now to bring your expertise to a role where your leadership will truly make a difference.