Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

Findojobs South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive compliance sector is seeking a CFO to drive financial strategy and ensure regulatory compliance across South Africa. The CFO will play a crucial role in strategic decision-making, overseeing financial planning, risk management, and maintaining strong relationships with industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in finance, expertise in regulatory frameworks, and a passion for road safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA Articles
• 10-12 years experience in finance
• 5+ years in senior finance leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and analysis
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, and B-BBEE
• Mentor and lead the finance team

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Tech-savvy

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Honours / CTA

CA(SA) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing business committed to road safety, compliance, and service excellence across South Africa. As CFO, you will drive financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, manage risk, and enable sustainable growth. Youll play a vital role in strategic decision-making, working closely with the CEO and operational leaders to expand market presence and innovate within a highly regulated industry. If you are ready to take on a pivotal executive role in a purpose-driven, fast-evolving industry, apply now to help shape the future of vehicle safety and compliance in South Africa. Duties : Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support growth of testing centres nationwide Provide strategic and commercial input to executive decisions Oversee capital structure, funding strategies, and investor relations as needed Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, B-BBEE, NRTA, SANS codes, and related regulations Develop and maintain internal controls, risk frameworks, and governance practices Support technology adoption, including digital payment and testing solutions Mentor and lead the finance team, fostering accountability and high performance Build strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders Job Experience & Skills Required : Qualifications : Matric (Grade 12) BCom Accounting BCom Honours / CTA CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification Experience : Completed SAICA Articles 10 / 12 Years Experience in a finance role At least 5 years of experience in senior finance leadership Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax legislation, B-BBEE, CIPC requirements Familiarity with transport, automotive, or compliance testing industries preferred Deep understanding of vehicle testing and transport regulatory frameworks Skills & Competencies : Strategic thinker with sharp commercial acumen Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills Proven ability to operate in a highly regulated sector Tech-savvy with ERP and financial reporting systems High integrity, transparency, and commitment to ethical leadership Passion for road safety, compliance, and innovation If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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