Fractional CFO

Zohorecruit; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 270,000; Part time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Sandton, South Africa seeks a fractional Chief Financial Officer for 5–10 hours per week to steer financial oversight during an upcoming organizational transition.

The role commands balance sheet and boardroom leadership, partnering with the COO and executive team to align financial management with strategic goals during this period of change.

Requirements: CA(SA) with 5+ years in CFO or senior finance roles; proven boardroom presence; experience managing executive transitions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall financial strategy, establish robust financial controls, and advise the CEO on fiscal matters.
• Maintain institutional knowledge and ensure strategic continuity across financial operations.
• Partner with the COO and executive team during leadership transitions to align financial management with operational goals.

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 02/10/2026

• State/Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Working approximately 5 to 10 hours per week, this fractional executive role provides strategic financial oversight and high-level leadership during an upcoming organizational transition. The position commands both the balance sheet and the boardroom, acting as a key driver of strategy, growth, and organizational culture.

Partnering closely with the executive team , this role takes full ownership of financial control while collaborating alongside the Chief Operating Officer (COO), who oversees operational management . It requires an individual capable of pairing technical rigor with an inspiring boardroom presence .

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership: Drive overall financial strategy, establish and maintain robust financial controls, and serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) .

Corporate Governance: Maintain institutional knowledge and ensure seamless strategic continuity across all financial operations .

Executive Collaboration: Partner with the COO and executive team during leadership transitions to align financial management with operational goals .

5+ years of proven experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or in a senior financial leadership role .

Rigorous technical financial credentials as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) .

Personable, collaborative leadership style aligned with driving organizational growth and innovation .

Experience managing executive leadership transitions .