Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

You Choose Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a growing Security Group. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and a strong track record in financial leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing financial strategy and compliance, leading financial planning, and managing financial operations. A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance and strong analytical skills are required. This role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ post-articles experience.
• 5 years in a senior management or executive finance role.
• Proven ability to implement robust financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead financial planning to support growth.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic insight

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

Security Group

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a well-established and growing Security Group. This is a senior executive role, responsible for leading the organisation’s full financial function, driving financial strategy, and supporting the Board and Managing Director in key business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of financial governance, and the ability to operate confidently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead financial planning and analysis to support strategic growth and operational efficiency.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and cost structures to maintain financial stability.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements.
• Drive financial controls, risk management, and governance across all business units.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate investments, expansion opportunities, and profitability initiatives.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to guide decision-making at Board level.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to build a high-performing, accountable function.

Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification (essential).
• Minimum 10 years’ post-articles experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or executive finance role.
• Strong track record in financial leadership, preferably within a multi-branch or operationally intensive business (experience in the security, logistics, or services industry is advantageous).
• Proven ability to implement robust financial systems and controls.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with strong strategic insight.
• Hands-on, decisive, and solutions-driven.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively while maintaining independence and objectivity.