Head of Finance

PlaceTalent; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in Pretoria is seeking a registered Chartered Accountant with strong leadership skills to oversee financial operations. The role involves managing a finance team, ensuring compliance, and partnering with executive leadership to shape financial strategy. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience and a background in ecommerce or fintech. Enjoy a collaborative and impactful work environment.

Benefits

Transparent and collaborative work environment

Impact-driven role

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-articles experience, with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Experience in ecommerce, fintech, or technology-driven businesses advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and integrity.
• Manage cash flow, payments, and financial reporting.
• Drive financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Technical finance skills

Education

Registered Chartered Accountant (SA) SAICA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

What Youll Do

• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance and integrity.
• Manage cash flow, payments, and financial reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and support growth.
• Drive financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Act as the key liaison with banks, auditors, and tax authorities.

What Were Looking For

• Registered Chartered Accountant (SA) SAICA.
• 7+ years post-articles experience, with at least 2 years in a management role.
• Strong technical finance skills, analytical mindset, and proven leadership ability.
• Experience in ecommerce, fintech, or technology-driven businesses advantageous.
• Sage Intacct exposure a plus.

Why Apply

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a high-growth business.
• Enjoy a transparent, collaborative, and impact-driven work environment.
• Operate at the exciting intersection of finance, tech, and innovation.