Chief Financial Officer

21 hours ago

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa Connecting Africa Full time

Company:
Connecting Africa (Pty) Ltd — a dynamic, medium-sized ICT enterprise

Connecting Africa is seeking a seasoned and visionary Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team. This critical executive role requires a finance professional who is both
strategically astute
and
operationally strong
, with the ability to drive financial governance, enhance business performance, and contribute to the company's growth trajectory in the ICT and technology sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the full financial function of the Group, ensuring sound financial governance, compliance, and strategic alignment with the company's vision.
  • Provide financial leadership to the Executive team and board, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Develop and implement strategic budgeting, financial modelling, and forecasting processes to support business growth.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, relevant accounting standards, and tax legislation.
  • Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and cost control initiatives.
  • Support business expansion, capital structuring, and investor relations.
  • Drive digital transformation and automation within the finance environment.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team across multiple regions.
  • Engage with key internal and external stakeholders including auditors, regulators, funders, and partners.

Minimum Requirements

  • CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA
    or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum
    5 years in a senior financial leadership role
    , ideally within ICT, Telecoms or Technology.
  • Proven track record in strategic financial planning, reporting and governance.
  • Strong understanding of
    IFRS
    and South African tax and regulatory frameworks.
  • Proficiency in
    E-filing
    , income tax submission and compliance processes.
  • Familiarity with
    Sage 200
    and
    Sage People 300
    will be advantageous.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills at
    Board level
    .
  • High proficiency in
    advanced Excel
    and other Microsoft 365 tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in
    risk management
    , mitigation, and business continuity planning.
  • Exposure to
    international financial reporting
    and cross-border transactions.
  • Valid driver's license and own transport.
  • No criminal record.

Desired Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
  • Proven leadership and team development skills.
  • High levels of integrity, accountability, and resilience.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
  • Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of industry

A full job specification will be provided upon receipt of a CV.

Why Join Connecting Africa?

This is an opportunity to join a
progressive ICT company
that plays a pivotal role in digital connectivity and technology solutions across Southern Africa. The successful candidate will be an integral part of shaping the company's
strategic direction and financial sustainability.

To Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter to

Closing Date:
30 October 2025

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