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CA Financial Appointments
Chief Financial Officer
Job summary
A non-profit organization is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. This crucial role requires strong financial leadership to drive long-term sustainability and optimize organizational performance. Candidates should have a professional qualification such as CA(SA) and a minimum of six years' experience in senior financial management. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary. The position is based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years' experience in senior financial management, ideally within the non-profit sector.
- Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation and governance practices.
- Experience with donor-funded organisations and grant management.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the CEO and Board.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Ensure compliance with South African regulatory frameworks.
Skills
Education
Tools
Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. This pivotal role requires a strategic financial leader who can partner with the CEO and Board to drive long-term financial sustainability, optimise organisational performance, and uphold strong governance within a dynamic non-profit environment.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the CEO, Board, and senior management team.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, investment oversight, and statutory reporting.
- Ensure full compliance with South African regulatory frameworks, including tax laws, CIPC requirements, NPO/NGO regulations, Companies Act, and donor-related standards.
- Manage annual audits, internal controls, risk assessments, and compliance structures.
- Oversee cash flow, investment strategies, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
- Lead and mentor the finance team to build a high-performance, accountable culture.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, auditors, and financial institutions.
- Support grant management through proposal budgeting, donor reporting, and financial governance of funded projects.
- CA(SA) or equivalent professional financial qualification.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in senior financial management, ideally within the non-profit or a complex organisational environment.
- Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation, compliance, and governance practices.
- Experience working with donor-funded organisations and grant management processes.
- Proven expertise in financial strategy, organisational sustainability, and risk management.
- High level of integrity, ethical leadership, and a passion for mission-driven work.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to work independently and operate confidently at an executive level.
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