Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead a financial function.

POSITION INFO:
This is a senior leadership position where you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction, managing financial operations, and ensuring the financial health of the Cluster.

If you have the leadership skills, financial expertise, and a strategic mindset, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


Duties:

• Lead and manage the financial team.
• Oversee all financial activities, ensuring alignment with the Cluster's strategic goals and targets.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including shareholders, bankers, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Devise and implement strategies for financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and improve finance systems, procedures, and processes to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and financial obligations, with particular attention to financial aspects.
• Deliver key financial reports within deadlines, including Group Financial Reports, Year-End Financials, Internal Audit Information, Tax Submissions, Risk Reports, and Sustainability Reports.
• Drive tax compliance for the Cluster, including VAT, PAYE, ETI, and Company Tax.
• Fulfil fiduciary duties with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom
• BCom Honours / CTA
• CA(SA) / CIMA / MBA

• Completed SAICA Articles
• 10 / 15 years experience in a senior management role
• Extensive experience across all aspects of financial management, including strategy implementation and financial reporting.
• Previous experience as a director of an organisation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in due diligence and acquisitions (advantageous).
• Strong time management, administrative skills, and the ability to deliver under pressure.
• Proven experience in team leadership and achieving deadlines