Chief Financial Officer

Recruiter:

Authentic Life Connections

Job Ref:

JHB000028/TKC

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1 500 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An entrepreneurial property business is seeking a commercially astute CFO to partner directly with the CEO and leadership team. This is a deal driven environment, not a traditional finance role. The business operates with a large network of brokers and dealmakers and requires a CFO who can operate in the flow of transactions, influence decisions in real time, and bring discipline to capital allocation without slowing momentum. The successful candidate will be responsible with the CEO for shaping how capital is deployed across a high-volume pipeline of opportunities. This role is best suited to a Chartered Accountant who is comfortable engaging with strong personalities and experienced dealmakers/brokers, brings confidence, presence, and clear commercial judgement.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the finance team, department and reporting
Partner with the CEO on strategy, growth, and capital allocation
Oversee cash flow, funding, and financial performance
Ensure appropriate levels of governance, reporting, and control
Lead financial assessment of property investments across acquisitions, developments, and disposals
Build and interrogate financial models to evaluate returns, risks, and funding structures
Influence deal outcomes by challenging assumptions and shaping decision making
Engage with a large network (90+) of brokers and dealmakers
Introduce consistency and structure into how deals are evaluated and approved

Desired Experience and Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (SA) / CA(SA) with 5+ years of progressive post article experience
Financial modelling and analysis capabilities
Comfortable engaging with strong personalities
Advanced Excel (non-negotiable)
Has genuine commercial acumen
Can influence outcomes, not just report on them
Brings executive presence and can hold their own with seasoned dealmakers
Property / Real Estate / Development/Construction or a deal-led, investment focused environment preferred

Package and Remuneration
R 1 500 000 – R 1 600 000 per annum + incentives

Interested?
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