HEAD OF FINANCE (FULLY REMOTE) - CA(SA) / ACMA,CGMA

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance to manage financial operations in a fully remote role. The successful candidate will have strong experience across the finance lifecycle, transforming processes and providing insights. Ideal for someone with CA(SA) / ACMA, CGMA certification and leadership experience in SMEs or startups. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunity to work with the leadership team.

Benefits

Fully remote working role

Opportunity to influence strategy

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• CA(SA) / ACMA, CGMA professional designation required.
• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in finance leadership roles preferred.
• Postgraduate business or finance qualification (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance lifecycle: month-end close, management accounts, forecasts.
• Build and maintain internal control frameworks and finance policies.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Create dashboards and models to track cash runway and KPIs.
• Partner with business leads on annual budgets and board reporting.
• Manage the payments process, including payroll.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and banking relationships.

Job description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

HEAD OF FINANCE (FULLY REMOTE) - CA(SA) / ACMA, CGMA

Our client, a leader in their sector, is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager. Working closely with the founders and reporting to the CEO, you will own financial operations, controls, reporting, cash management, and payments, while acting as a commercial partner to the senior team. This is a practical, high-impact role where you will set up efficient processes, introduce automation, and provide clear, timely insights to drive decision-making.

Benefits

Fully remote working role

Opportunity to work directly with the leadership team and influence strategy in a mission-led organization.

Competitive salary package

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance lifecycle: month-end close, management accounts, forecasts, cash flow, and payments.
• Build and maintain internal control frameworks, approval matrices, and finance policies (procurement, spend governance, data protection).
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, plus variance analysis and rolling forecasts.
• Create dashboards and models (using tools like Syft, Xero, BI tools) to track cash runway, burn rate, margins, customer acquisition cost, and other KPIs.
• Partner with the CEO and business leads on annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, scenario planning, and board reporting.
• Collaborate with Marketing on ROI and acquisition metrics, supporting pricing and margin optimization.
• Own the payments process (supplier payments, payroll, statutory disbursements), preparing approval packs for amounts above thresholds.
• Manage the in-house Finance Administrator (debts, creditors, reconciliations, data uploads) and coordinate with external accounting firms and auditors.
• Lead statutory compliance and filings (VAT, PAYE, income tax), liaise with SARS and external reviewers, and address any findings.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital to ensure liquidity for growth.
• Coach and develop the finance team, planning to scale the finance function over 2–3 years.

Experience and Skills

• Proven track record of establishing or improving finance functions in SMEs or fast-growing startups, including controls and automation.
• Practical experience across the full finance cycle: reporting, forecasting, treasury, payments, and compliance.
• Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets / Excel) and familiarity with cloud ERPs.
• Ability to present to founders, CEOs, and board members, influencing non-finance stakeholders.
• Structured thinker with attention to detail, commercial instincts, and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Experience working across multiple sites or in other African countries is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in finance leadership roles preferred.

Requirements

• Professional Designation: CA(SA) / ACMA, CGMA
• Postgraduate business or finance qualification (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in finance leadership roles is preferred.

Additional Benefits

Fully remote working role

Opportunity to influence strategy in a mission-led organization.

Competitive salary package

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