Chief Financial Officer – Mossel Bay

Time Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a seasoned financial leader to drive capital management and strategic financial initiatives. This role involves nurturing relationships with funders, overseeing capital structuring, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial leadership, with a passion for inclusive growth and economic empowerment. Join an innovative team focused on scaling operations and making a significant impact on South Africa's SMMEs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to lead financial strategies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior financial leadership, preferably in funding or trade finance.
• Strong grasp of financial risk management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with funders and drive acquisition of new funding partners.
• Develop financial strategies aligned with business growth goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and reinforce internal controls.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Capital Raising

Financial Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Job description

Requirements

1. Relevant finance qualification
2. 8+ years in senior financial leadership (preferably in funding, trade finance, or non-bank financial services)
3. Demonstrated success in raising capital from institutional or private investors
4. Strong grasp of financial risk management, governance, and investor reporting
5. Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial instincts
6. Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced, founder-led environment
7. Excellent communicator who can engage funders, executives, regulators, and clients alike
8. Passionate about inclusive growth, economic empowerment, and the success of South Africa's SMMEs

Duties

1. Investor & Capital Management
2. Manage and nurture relationships with current funders and capital partners
3. Drive the acquisition and onboarding of new funding partners, including institutional and private equity investors
4. Oversee capital structuring for funding solutions (e.g., LCs, SBLCs, tender-based finance)
5. Ensure full readiness for investor due diligence, audits, and transparent financial reporting
6. Strategic Financial Leadership
7. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business growth goals
8. Partner with the CEO and leadership team on pricing, deal structuring, and scaling efforts
9. Own and optimize financial KPIs such as cost of capital, funding turnaround time, deal margin, and sector profitability
10. Contribute to long-term planning and financial modelling
11. Risk, Governance & Compliance
12. Lead development of enterprise-wide risk frameworks
13. Ensure compliance with SARB, FICA, SARS, and Companies Act regulations
14. Reinforce internal controls and manage audits
15. Champion ethical funding practices and protect the company's reputation
16. Financial Operations & Systems Scaling
17. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and profitability tracking
18. Improve working capital efficiency and funding cycle management