Head of Finance - Strategic Leader, Payroll & ERP

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

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.