Head of Finance (CA)SA

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005214/LH

Date posted:

Friday, February 27, 2026

Location:

Strand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a dynamic and driven CA (SA) with 3 to 5 years post articles experience who can make a meaningful impact for our clients growing retail business?

Based in Strand this is ideal for a sharp, energetic individual who is bilingual in Afrikaans and English and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, are eager to grow your career within a forward-thinking, high-performance team this will be an ideal career move.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional qualification: CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent
3–5 years’ post-articles experience
Proven experience managing multi-entity/group structures
Advanced Excel proficiency
Strong strategic financial thinking and commercial acumen
Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
High level of analytical ability and attention to detail
Strong governance, compliance, and risk awareness
Confident board-level communication skills
Track record of accurate and timely financial reporting
Proven forecast reliability and budget adherence
Experience optimising cash flow
History of clean audit outcome

DUTIES

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP standards.
Manage group-wide cash flow and liquidity.
Partner with business unit leaders to improve performance.
Present financial results to executive management and the board.
Oversee external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
Develop rolling forecasts and long-term financial models.
Perform variance analysis between budget and actual results.
Monitor debt covenants and financial risks.
Optimise working capital and funding structures.
Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements.
Support M&A evaluations and capital investment decisions.
Develop KPI dashboards aligned with group strategy.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Oversee corporate tax planning and filings.
Maintain robust internal controls and policies.
Uphold corporate governance standards.
Identify financial and operational risks.
Implement risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate internal audits and safeguard company assets.
Manage intercompany reconciliations.
Lead finance teams across entities.
Develop and mentor financial managers and accountants.
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide profitability analysis and pricing support.
Act as key advisor to executive leadership.

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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