Group Chief Financial Officer

Recruiter:

Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:

23201108

Date posted:

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Negotiable, Commensuarate with Qualification and experience.

SUMMARY:
Group Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Industry, Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a Leader in the Financial Services Industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a seasoned Group CFO to be based in their Johannesburg Offices.

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

To drive financial execution and strategy within the SSA Region.
To collaborate with the regional leadership team to ensure the successful implementation of business strategies, managing financial operations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

At minimum a CA(SA) or CIMA or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years in senior financial management roles, with at least 3-5 years as a business FD or CFO.
Experience working in a multinational matrix organization, specifically across Sub-Saharan African countries.
Proficiency in corporate governance practices and commercial finance.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen.
Familiarity with industry/market dynamics and complex transactions
Strong background in FP&A, controllership, and compliance.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under tight deadlines.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a pivotal Strategic Business Partner to the leadership team.
Work closely with the regional GM and leadership team to execute the regional strategy for business outcomes.
Collaborate with business group CFOs and corporate function heads for effective financial planning, risk management, and performance analysis.
Manage the overall regional finance function including FP&A, reporting, compliance, and operational execution.
Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, statutory audits, and tax requirements.
Oversee JV partnerships, including board meetings and subsidiary boards of directors.
Mergers & Acquisitions.
Lead stakeholder management including customers, suppliers, partners, and government departments.
Drive talent development and cultivate a culture of strong business partnering within the local team and business functions.

Apply Now!

WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO JOHANNESBURG IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED TO YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.

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