Chief Financial Officer

Recruiter:

Letshalo HR Services

Job Ref:

PTA000220/BM

Date posted:

Monday, June 22, 2026

Location:

Hammarsdale, South Africa

Salary:

R1500 000.00 per annum

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an effective leader, capable of motivating and guiding finance teams while fostering collaboration across the organization.

Purpose of the Role
The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and finance-related strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive management team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management

Manage the company's financial operations.
Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
Oversee cash flow management, liquidity, and banking relationships to ensure adequate funding for operations and strategic investments.

Strategic Planning

Develop and implement the financial strategy of the company. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies.
Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and COO, providing insightful analysis and recommendations, driving business growth, support in setting business objectives, defining necessary actions/initiatives, implementing strategies, and ensuring successful execution of business plans.
Monitor and drive financial performance against business objectives and commitments with investors. Implement action plans to improve financial performance where necessary, detailing risks and opportunities for achievement.

Financial Reporting

Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
Prepare financial reports including financial statements, strategic plans, budgets and financial forecast up to consolidation level.

Compliance

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with tax regulations
Implement and monitor compliance with all financial and accounting standards (IFRS and PFMA), procurement (PPPFA), CIPC and tax requirements.

Leadership

Rebuild, strengthen and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Direct the Finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training.
Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

Minimum Requirements:

10 years post qualification financial management experience.
Registered CA (SA).
Strong SYSPRO experience essential.
Hands on.
Cautious and diligent approach to daily tasks.
Capability to effectively multitask.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Well organized with strong attention to detail.
Honesty and integrity.
Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills, verbal and written.
Ability to work well by oneself as well as in a team.

POSITION INFO:
Should you do not hear from us within two (2) weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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