Chief Financial Officer

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa You Choose Recruit Full time

Security Group

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a well-established and growing Security Group. This is a senior executive role, responsible for leading the organisation’s full financial function, driving financial strategy, and supporting the Board and Managing Director in key business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of financial governance, and the ability to operate confidently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
-Oversee all aspects of the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
-Lead financial planning and analysis to support strategic growth and operational efficiency.
-Manage cash flow, working capital, and cost structures to maintain financial stability.
-Ensure full compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements.
-Drive financial controls, risk management, and governance across all business units.
-Partner with executive leadership to evaluate investments, expansion opportunities, and profitability initiatives.
-Provide clear, data-driven insights to guide decision-making at Board level.
-Lead and mentor the finance team to build a high-performing, accountable function.

Requirements:
-CA(SA) qualification (essential).
-Minimum 10 years’ post-articles experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or executive finance role.
-Strong track record in financial leadership, preferably within a multi-branch or operationally intensive business (experience in the security, logistics, or services industry is advantageous).
-Proven ability to implement robust financial systems and controls.
-Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes:
-Commercially minded with strong strategic insight.
-Hands-on, decisive, and solutions-driven.
-High integrity and sound judgment.
-Able to work collaboratively while maintaining independence and objectivity.

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