Group Chief Financial Officer

Fidelity Services Group; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned financial manager to support their Group Financial Director. This role involves developing budgetary frameworks, influencing financial targets, and ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, advanced Excel skills, and a deep understanding of IFRS and labour legislation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values strategic financial planning and stakeholder engagement, and play a key role in driving the company's financial success and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• 10 years’ experience in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Financial Director in developing budgetary structures.
• Manage investment strategies and oversee cash management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS

Planning and Budgeting

BCEA and Labour legislation

HR database administration

Customer liaison skills

Education

Honours Degree CA (SA)

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort
Deadline : May 05, 2025

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required :

• Honours Degree CA (SA)
• 5-8 years’ experience in a similar environment
• 10 years’ experience in financial management
• Advanced Excel, IFRS, Planning and Budgeting skills
• Strong understanding of BCEA and Labour legislation
• Five years’ experience with HR database administration, including Payroll systems and integration
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Excellent administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills

Key areas of responsibility : (Not totally inclusive)

• Support the Group Financial Director in developing organisational budgetary structures and financial strategies to drive stakeholder value and ensure future success.
• Influence and achieve the Group's financial targets.
• Participate in strategic formulation and define organizational priorities.
• Develop long-term initiatives aligned with strategic guidelines.
• Ensure adequate resourcing of organizational strategy through financial planning.
• Develop and implement the group tax and BBBEE ownership strategies.
• Manage investment strategies, fixed assets, procurement alignment, and financial performance reporting.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and financial modelling.
• Manage borrowing strategies, debt negotiations, and transactional risks.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to management and the Board.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and Capex analysis.
• Manage payables, payment accuracy, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead team performance, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support employee development, succession planning, and corporate governance adherence.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, statutory, and regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, tax laws, and Reserve Bank requirements.