Chief Financial Officer - Fourways

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial strategy and ensure regulatory compliance in Sandton, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification and at least 10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably within Banking, FinTech, or IT sectors. Key responsibilities include leading financial planning, investor relations, and mentoring finance teams. Competitive compensation is offered for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience required.
• Experience in Banking, FinTech, or IT preferred.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement financial strategy.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting.
• Oversee accounting and audit functions.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and tax legislation.
• Lead investor relations and capital raising.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Regulatory compliance

Fundraising

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer - Fourways

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement the company's financial strategy aligned with corporate goals.

Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical initiatives.

Oversee accounting, audit, treasury, and financial control functions.

Ensure full compliance with IFRS, FSCA, SARB regulations, and tax legislation.

Lead investor relations and capital raising initiatives.

Champion the financial digitization journey, working closely with technology teams.

Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications and Experience

Chartered Accountant CA(SA), in good standing with SAICA Required

A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience

Sector experience in Banking, FinTech, or Information Technology (preferred)

Proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, and fundraising