Chief Financial Officer

5 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Robert Walters Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving financial excellence and organisational growth? We are seeking an experienced
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
to join our clients dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organisation.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the CFO will oversee key support service departments, including Finance, Human Resources, and Quality & Compliance. This strategic leadership position is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and compliance across the organisation while contributing to its long-term growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

  • Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and business plan development.
  • Propose policies and initiatives to support organisational growth and impact.
  • Build high-performing teams through effective leadership, coaching, and training.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.

Financial Management:

  • Oversee robust financial controls, reporting, audits, and compliance with IFRS standards.
  • Lead annual budgeting processes and monitor adherence to organisational goals.
  • Manage cash flow planning, liquidity management, treasury operations, and funder relations.
  • Optimise loan asset portfolio performance and risk management strategies.

Human Resources Leadership:

  • Provide strategic direction for recruitment, talent management, workforce planning, and performance management.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across the organisation.

Quality & Compliance Oversight:

  • Ensure adherence to credit policies and regulatory standards through effective monitoring practices.
  • Lead risk management efforts to support long-term financial sustainability.

Systems Optimisation:

  • Design and implement systems, controls, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency across departments.
  • Promote automation and integration of tools to improve workflows and decision-making processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Minimum of 10 years' senior management/executive experience overseeing Finance, HR, Procurement, Compliance, or Loan Portfolio functions.
  • Strong understanding of IFRS standards, South African regulatory frameworks, and governance practices.
  • Proven success in financial control, systems optimisation, portfolio risk management, and funder relationship management.

Key Competencies:

  • Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire trust and mobilise teams toward achieving organisational goals.
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on innovation and adaptability in navigating change.
  • Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal - to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Expertise in managing people through inclusive leadership practices that foster collaboration and accountability.
  • Strong judgement skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.

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