Job Description

A dynamic non-profit organization based in Cape Town, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their financial strategy and drive business sustainability. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and a passion for making a difference. The ideal individual will have experience managing accounting, finance, and contracting functions in small-to-medium-sized organizations, demonstrating excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently while contributing to organizational growth and cultural alignment.Responsibilities:

• Co-lead annual and quarterly strategic planning processes
• Monitor company performance and analyse key metrics
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, mid-year reviews, and regular financial forecasting
• Manage income, expenditure, and project-specific budgets
• Oversee financial operations, including VAT returns, PAYE submissions, and compliance
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Prepare accurate costing for products and services
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and funders
• Oversee the development and refinement of internal financial and operational systems
• Assist with recruitment, orientation, and continuous staff
• Oversee contracting, expenditure, and deliverables
• Assist with forecasting organisational capacity and constraints
• Ensure the stock kits meet the demand for purchase or hire
• Oversee the online store, ensuring efficient processes are in
• Provide financial oversight and operational support for key projects

Requirements:

• Registered CA(SA) or PA(SA)
• Accounting degree
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles and practices
• Strong understanding of South African financial regulations, tax laws, compliance and POPIA
• Proven experience in strategic leadership, people management, business development, contract management, legal compliance and financial management
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel, with comfortability in technology software
• Experience with Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax and/or Simplepay (desirable)
• Experience in the non-profit or development industry (advantageous)

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