Job Description

Head of Finance

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Industry: Corporate / Group Finance

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance across a multi-entity group environment.

This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially astute finance professional who can drive financial excellence, manage risk, and support strategic business decision-making.

Purpose

You will be responsible for overseeing the full finance function across the group, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and governance while supporting business growth and strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Strategy & Performance

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  Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
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  Reviewing and interpreting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
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  Monitoring financial performance and identifying cost optimisation opportunities
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  Providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making

Treasury & Risk Management

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  Managing treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity
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  Developing and maintaining currency hedging and risk management strategies
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  Monitoring financial risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place

Reporting, Compliance & Governance

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  Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all group entities
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  Maintaining compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
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  Overseeing statutory compliance, including tax (VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax)
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  Managing audit processes and maintaining relationships with external auditors
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  Ensuring compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements

Financial Controls & Operations

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  Ensuring strong internal controls across all finance processes
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  Overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and credit control functions
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  Monitoring revenue and expense recognition and financial accuracy
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  Managing general ledger processes and financial reconciliations

Group Finance & Commercial Support

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  Managing transfer pricing policies and group tax structures
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  Overseeing R&D incentives and financial optimisation initiatives
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  Managing group insurance policies and financial risk exposure
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  Supporting commercial decision-making across business units
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  Liaising with stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, to resolve financial matters

Leadership & Team Development

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  Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team
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  Driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
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  Building capability within the finance function to support business growth

What we want?

Key requirements:

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  CA(SA), CIMA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification
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  Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior finance or leadership role
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  Strong experience in group finance, reporting, and multi-entity environments at a global level
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  Proven experience in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
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  Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax, and financial governance
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  Experience with:
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    Treasury and cash flow management
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    Audit and compliance processes
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    Financial systems (e.g. Syspro or similar ERP systems)
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  Advanced MS Office skills
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  Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking ability

Who are you?

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  A strategic and commercially driven finance leader
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  Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capability
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  A confident decision-maker with sound judgement
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  A strong communicator who can influence at the executive level
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  A leader who develops and empowers teams
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  Detail-oriented with strong governance and compliance focus

Why this role?

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  Executive-level role with significant business impact
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  Opportunity to lead finance across a multi-entity group environment
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  High visibility with senior leadership and key stakeholders
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  Exposure to strategic financial decision-making and business growth
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  Opportunity to shape financial strategy and governance frameworks

Should you not be contacted within two weeks, please take your application as unsuccessful.