Chief Information Officer

Golden Rule; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. This role involves strategic oversight of financial operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a dynamic team to drive company growth. The ideal candidate must possess a BCom Hons degree and relevant financial qualifications, alongside extensive experience in managing audits and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 15 years post-article experience.
• Experience in financial services or advisory.
• Strong financial systems understanding and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Lead preparation of Annual Financial Statements for 14 entities.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Solutions-oriented

Education

BCom Hons Accounting degree

CA (SA)

Job description

An Independent financial solutions provider and advisory services business is seeking a dynamic and experiencedGroup Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO)to join its executive leadership team in Cape Town.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial direction of a fast-growing, client-centric enterprise.

Qualifications Skills :

• BCom Hons Accounting degree
• Accredited CA (SA)

Experience :

• 15 years post-article experience
• Experience in financial services, advisory or similarÂ
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and compliance background
• Proven experience in managing or supporting external audits
• Solid understanding of financial systems and experience in process automation or improvement projects
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively across departments and seniority levels.

Responsibilities would include :

Provide strategic oversight of day-to-day finance operations to drive accuracy and operational efficiency across the group.

Safeguard the integrity and uniformity of financial records across all business divisions.

Ensure comprehensive compliance with financial policies, statutory requirements, and tax regulations.

Establish, implement, and enforce effective internal control mechanisms throughout the organisation.

Continuously evaluate and enhance financial reporting processes to ensure timeliness and precision.

Partner with the CIO to identify and implement improvements in financial systems and digital tools.

Approve payments in alignment with defined authority frameworks.

Review and authorise monthly payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Manage liquidity proactively, including the coordination of funding drawdowns to support business operations.

Optimise cash flow management and enforce stringent controls over company assets.

Monitor and ensure compliance with financial covenants and funding agreements

Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts.

Oversee the consolidation and detailed analysis of monthly group financial results.

Monitor financial performance against budget and evaluate product-level profitability.

Deliver monthly financial reports and insights to the Executive Committee (Exco).

Develop and present financial updates for internal communications and investor briefings.

Manage the creation of financial content and ensure prompt engagement with external stakeholders, including funders, investors, and shareholders.

Supervise the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for 14 entities, ensuring full compliance with the Companies Act and applicable IFRS standards (including IFRS for SMEs where relevant).

Direct the consolidation and statutory reporting of Group Annual Financial Statements in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with external auditors, resolve identified issues, and ensure audits and reviews are finalised within agreed timelines.

Ensure timely and accurate submissions to regulatory authorities such as the JSE, SARS, and FSCA.

Governance (Board Executive Committee)

Act as a designated director representing the Companies across multiple group and affiliated entities.

Lead and maintain robust governance frameworks for the Board and its sub-committees, ensuring effective oversight and regulatory compliance.

Promote strong financial governance in accordance with the principles of King IV.

Coordinate and manage the scheduling and execution of monthly Executive Committee (Exco) meetings.

Partner with the CEO in crafting strategic documents and driving the execution of group-wide strategic initiatives.

Champion the implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) structures where relevant, aligning with transformation objectives.

Budget Management, Acquisitions, Team Management, Strategy and Growth.

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