HEAD OF FINANCE CA(SA) ZAR 2 MILLION pa SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CPT

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 700 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Head of Finance to oversee financial operations in Cape Town. This role requires a Registered Chartered Accountant with significant experience in leadership and payroll management. The successful candidate will lead a finance team, manage budgets, and implement financial system enhancements. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, in a stable and growth-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive package including bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Expertise in payroll operations and knowledge of South African labor law.
• Experience with financial systems integration related to HR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounting and tax.
• Manage budgets and financial planning with cost control focus.
• Ensure compliance in payroll execution across multiple sites.
• Implement improvements to financial systems for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Payroll management

Budgeting

ERP systems integration

Education

Registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

MBA

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

HEAD OF FINANCE CA(SA) - ZAR 2 MILLION pa - SOUTHERN SUBURBS, CPT

This is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned finance leader who thrives on structure, precision, and impact.

We are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee all financial administration, reporting, compliance, and payroll.

This role is designed for someone who combines the authority of a strong leader with the detail orientation of a top administrator—ensuring every aspect of finance runs seamlessly.

BENEFITS

• Competitive package including bonuses, medical aid, and retirement benefits.
• The authority to shape and lead a large, high-performing finance team.
• A stable, growth-focused environment with genuine long-term career progression.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a large finance team, instilling excellence, accountability, and accuracy.
• Own all financial operations including accounting, treasury, tax, and audits.
• Take full responsibility for payroll across multiple sites, ensuring flawless execution and compliance.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning with a focus on cost control and optimization.
• Implement and enhance ERP / financial systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Advise leadership with clear, actionable financial insights to guide decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
• MBA advantageous
• 12+ years progressive finance; 5+ years in a senior role
• Experience in managing payroll operations at a senior level, including knowledge of South African labor law, statutory deductions
• and payroll systems integration with HR and ERP platforms (for eg. Sage 300)