Finance Director jobs in South Africa

About the job Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning and Management

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the groups long-term objectives.
• Provide financial input into overall business strategy and ensure alignment across subsidiaries.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting processes at both group and subsidiary levels.

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and maintain proper accounting records for each entity.
• Manage and coordinate external audit processes; ensure clean audit outcomes.
• Oversee internal audit functions and ensure high standards of financial integrity.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial risks across the group.
• Develop a strong internal control environment to protect company assets.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive corrective actions as needed.

• Manage the groups cash flow, liquidity, and capital requirements.
• Oversee treasury operations, including bank relationships, funding facilities, and investments.
• Ensure effective and efficient cash management for operational and strategic needs.

• Lead group-wide budgeting processes and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Monitor and analyse budget variances and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights to support financial efficiency and decision-making.

• Deliver financial analysis to guide business decisions and strategic investments.
• Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
• Advise the CEO, MD, and board with financial modelling and insights.

• Serve as the primary financial liaison with investors, banks, and key stakeholders.
• Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and strategies clearly and effectively.
• Support fundraising and investor engagement activities as needed.

• Oversee group tax strategy and ensure full compliance with South African tax laws.
• Optimize the groups tax position while managing associated risks.
• Ensure adherence to sector-specific regulations and reporting standards.

• Implement and optimize financial systems and tools to drive efficiency.
• Align finance technology infrastructure with overall ICT strategy.
• Collaborate with the ICT team to ensure seamless system integration and performance.

• Lead and mentor finance professionals across all subsidiaries.
• Cultivate a high-performance, learning-focused finance culture.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and retention of top-tier financial talent.

• Embed sustainable financial practices across the group.
• Align finance strategy with the groups ESG goals.
• Prepare and present Sustainability Reports and financial implications of ESG performance.

• Uphold corporate governance principles throughout the group.
• Present financial reports and strategic insights at board and committee meetings.
• Report directly to the Board Audit Committee as appointed by The Company.

• Bachelors Degree in Financial Management or Accounting.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably from one of the Big Five firms.
• MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Industry experience in ICT, Banking, or Insurance is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in financial strategy development and operational finance.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and stakeholder communication.
• Exposure to multi-national financial operations is essential.