Executive Director - (Financial Services) - Durban North

Recruiter:

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref:

DBN000181/LB

Date posted:

Monday, November 3, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
DBN000181 - Executive Director - (Financial Services) - Durban North

Purpose of the job:
To lead day-to-day operations, overseeing client relationships, team performance, and all technical and regulatory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

CA (SA) qualification – essential
Registered Auditor (IRBA)
10+ years post-articles experience in an auditing or accounting role
5+ years in a senior leadership role

POSITION INFO:
Required Experience & Knowledge:

Lead the firm’s overall performance, delivery, and team execution of board strategy.
Manage all client relationships to drive satisfaction and growth.
Identify and secure new business and acquisition opportunities.
Ensure top professional, ethical, and technical quality and regulatory compliance.
Mentor and manage staff across all divisions with HR oversight.
Build and sustain a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Behavioural Competencies:

First class leadership qualities
Commercially astute
Strategically focused, and results-driven
Emotionally intelligent, ethical, and composed under pressure
Collaborative and accountable in leadership style

PLEASE NOTE: Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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