Divisional Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SUMMARY:
One of our clients that provide specialised is seeking a Divisional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their financial team and play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a dynamic financial leader ready to take the helm of a critical financial function?

Are you looking for roles in the east of JHB – Kempton Park?

The businesses is involved in industries like cleaning, hygiene, security, and other essential outsourced services.

The CFO will lead the financial function, driving strategy, compliance, and operational efficiency while managing a high-performing team. They will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and working capital, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Acting as a fiduciary director, the CFO will provide strategic advice to the Board and CEO, foster relationships with key stakeholders, and enhance financial systems and processes to support the company’s goals.

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Duties:

• Lead and manage the Group’s financial team.
• Oversee the financial function, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Devise and implement financial strategies, goals, and targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including shareholders, bankers, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Enhance financial systems, processes, and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal financial obligations.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, year-end financials, audits, budgets, tax submissions, and risk reports.
• Drive tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, ETI, learnership allowances, and corporate tax.
• Act as a fiduciary on the Board, providing strategic advice and support to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Manage working capital and oversee financial forecasting and budgeting.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours / CTA
• CA(SA) / CIMA or MBA

• Completed Articles
• 5 - 8 years with financial Management experience in a operational / strategic role
• Leadership experience is a must
• Relevant expose in a seniority role.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or output-based industries (advantageous).

• Extensive experience in all facets of financial management.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.
• Expertise in tax management and company restructuring (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of BBBEE codes of good practice.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, time management, and administrative skills.