Head of Finance

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022073/LR

Date posted:

Friday, July 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 300 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a finance function that requires structure, leadership, and strategic direction. Working closely with the General Manager, you will assess current operations, implement best-practice financial processes, strengthen governance, and lead the finance team across a complex cross-border operating environment. If you enjoy building scalable finance functions, driving operational excellence, and partnering with leadership to support business growth, apply today

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Lead the finance function, overseeing financial management, reporting, controls, and governance. Assess and enhance financial processes, systems, and operating structures to improve efficiency and scalability. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Manage month-end, year-end, audit, treasury, and financial operations across a cross-border environment. Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements across multiple African markets. Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic financial insights and support key business decisions. Lead and develop the finance team while collaborating with operational, legal, compliance, and technology stakeholders to strengthen financial processes and controls. Skill & Experience: CA(SA) qualification is essential. Minimum 10 years' finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity. Proven experience within FinTech, Technology, SaaS, Payments, or other high-growth digital businesses. Strong understanding of cross-border finance, treasury operations, and African regulatory environments. Demonstrated success in building, transforming, or optimising finance functions. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, governance, compliance, and audit management. Experience managing teams and partnering with executive leadership. A genuine interest in emerging financial technologies and evolving payment ecosystems would be advantageous. Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving abilities Qualification: CA (SA) CFA\/MBA beneficial Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies.

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