Chief Financial Officero / Head Of Finance

Helderberg Personnel; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance operations in Stellenbosch. This pivotal role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of commercial experience. The successful candidate will manage the finance department, oversee accounting responsibilities, and ensure compliance while contributing to the company's strategic objectives. If you are a detail-oriented team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years of commercial experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance operations and accounting responsibilities.
• Contribute to strategic goals as part of the senior leadership team.

Skills

Commercial Experience

Advanced Excel Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Mindset

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Reference : SW-ML2-1Hybrid / Remote - My client, a well-established company, has a vacancy for a Chief Financial Officer with at least 5 years of commercial experience to join their dynamic team at their Stellenbosch offices.

The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. The core responsibility of this role involves managing the finance operations within the organization.
2. As part of the senior leadership team, contribute to the development, refinement, and implementation of the company's strategic goals.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (required)
• At least 5 years of commercial experience
• Excellent computer skills (Advanced Excel skills will be an advantage)
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical mindset
• Works well under pressure
• Good problem-solving skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Manage the finance department
2. Accounting responsibilities (all group companies)
3. Tax planning
4. Cash flow forecasts and management
5. Debtor book analyses, reporting, and oversight
6. Compliance oversight
7. HR oversight