Head of Finance

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a senior financial leader in Durban to drive financial reporting and strategy. The role oversees the finance team, cash flow optimization, and governance processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate objectives.

The candidate should hold a CA(SA) with at least 7 years in a related role, bringing expertise in risk management, capital management, and strategic financial planning to support business growth.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) credential or equivalent
• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business strategy
• Oversee finance team operations, process efficiency, working capital management, and cash flow optimization; ensure audits, risk management, and financial governance
• Manage payroll processing, reconciliations, tax compliance, and payroll service provider engagements
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support business objectives
• Prepare board, audit and risk, investment committee packs

Skills

Financial strategy development

Forecasting

Risk management

Working capital

Cash flow optimization

Financial analysis

Cost control

Business performance improvement

Tax regulations

Corporate governance

Compliance

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Financial Reporting & Strategy: Develop and manage financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business strategy.

Financial Operations: Oversee finance team operations, process efficiency, working capital management, and cash flow optimization. Ensure compliance with audits, risk management, corporate insurance, and financial governance.

Payroll: Manage payroll processing, reconciliations, tax compliance, and payroll service provider engagements.

Financial Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support business objectives.

Board Committees: Prepare board, audit and risk, investment committee packs.

Education & Experience:

Chartered Accountant (South Africa) / CA(SA)

At least 7 years experience in a similar role

• Proven experience in financial strategy development, forecasting, and risk management

Experience managing working capital, liquidity, and cash flow optimization

• Strong background in financial analysis, cost control, and business performance improvement
• Knowledge of tax regulations, corporate governance, and compliance requirements