Chief Financial Officer - Hybrid - Centurion

Datafin IT Recruitment; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a strategic CFO to lead financial operations across Africa, ensuring compliance and growth. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and stakeholder relations. This full-time role is hybrid, based in Centurion, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience, preferably in IT, Banking, or Insurance.
• Proven track record in multi-country financial leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with group objectives.
• Oversee IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Lead group-wide budgeting processes.
• Act as primary liaison for investors and banks.
• Ensure compliance with South African tax laws.
• Implement financial management systems for efficiency.

Skills

Financial strategy

IFRS compliance

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Financial Management / Accounting

CA(SA)

MBA

Job description

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Environment:

Our client, a software developer specializing in digitization in emerging markets, is seeking a strategic CFO to lead financial operations across Africa, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise, risk management acumen, and leadership to drive the group's financial vision.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with group objectives. Drive financial planning, forecasting, and M&A activities. Provide insights to shape overall business strategy and expansion.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee IFRS-compliant financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual). Manage external audits to secure unqualified audit reports. Implement internal controls and audit functions.
• Risk Management & Treasury: Identify and mitigate financial risks; maintain robust control frameworks. Optimize cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation across markets. Manage bank relationships, loans, and investments.
• Budgeting & Cost Efficiency: Lead group-wide budgeting processes and cost-saving initiatives. Analyze variances and provide actionable financial insights.
• Stakeholder & Investor Relations: Act as primary liaison for investors, banks, and regulators. Communicate financial performance and capital-raising strategies.
• Tax & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with South African tax laws and sector-specific regulations. Optimize the group's tax position and risk management.
• Technology & Systems: Implement financial management systems for efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with ICT to align finance tools with tech infrastructure.
• Team Leadership & ESG: Mentor finance teams across subsidiaries; foster talent development. Integrate ESG principles into financial strategies and reporting.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's in Financial Management / Accounting; CA(SA). MBA advantageous.
• Experience: 8+ years post-qualification, preferably in IT, Banking, or Insurance. Proven track record in multi-country financial leadership.
• Skills: Financial strategy, IFRS compliance, risk management, budgeting.

Attributes:

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

While we would really like to respond to every application, if you are not contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments:

Ensure you meet the minimum job requirements when applying. Only SA Citizens will be considered. If you are not in the specified location, note your relocation plans in your application. Apply by emailing a Word copy of your CV and mentioning the reference number.

Desired Experience & Qualification: Chief Financial Officer, Hybrid, Centurion

Required Experience: Chief

Key Skills: General Management, Access Control, Interior, Administration Support, Client Services, Computing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1