Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:
Chief Financial Officer
Location: West Rand
Industry: Multinational | Blue Chip | Africa Region
A prestigious multinational organization is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance function across the Africa region.
This is a high-impact role, reporting directly to the Regional CEO, and forms part of the executive leadership team.

POSITION INFO:

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a high-performing regional finance team
• Partner with CEOs and senior leadership to drive commercial growth
• Contribute to the development and execution of financial and operational strategies
• Deliver insights to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Ensure alignment with Group CFO and corporate objectives

Financial Reporting & Planning

• Own all internal and external reporting processes, including divisional KPI reporting
• Manage the regional FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning functions
• Present financial performance to stakeholders including the CEO, Group CFO, investors, and the Board

Governance & Compliance

• Serve as Company Director and Board Member
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across the region
• Lead employment equity, social and ethics, BEE, provident fund representation, CIPC filings, and tax compliance
• Engage external auditors and oversee the preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management

Operational Finance

• Oversee cash management, CAPEX, and treasury functions across African operations
• Drive financial system upgrades, including ERP implementation
• Safeguard financial operations against fraud and inefficiency
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and commercial acumen

Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CA or equivalent), or qualified by extensive experience
• Proven experience in a CFO or senior finance leadership role, preferably in a PE-backed environment
• Strong knowledge of local African financial legislation and compliance standards
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, including investors and external partners
• Commercially astute with a history of driving strategic value and business transformation
• A proactive, hands-on leader with a collaborative and results-driven approach