Pietermaritzburg: Chief Financial Officer posted by Pronel Consultants

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. This pivotal role requires a strategic financial leader who can partner with the CEO and Board to drive long-term financial sustainability, optimise organisational performance, and uphold strong governance within a dynamic non-profit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the CEO, Board, and senior management team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, investment oversight, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with South African regulatory frameworks, including tax laws, CIPC requirements, NPO/NGO regulations, Companies Act, and donor-related standards.
• Manage annual audits, internal controls, risk assessments, and compliance structures.
• Oversee cash flow, investment strategies, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to build a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Support grant management through proposal budgeting, donor reporting, and financial governance of funded projects.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional financial qualification.
• Minimum 6 years experience in senior financial management, ideally within the non-profit or a complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation, compliance, and governance practices.
• Experience working with donor-funded organisations and grant management processes.
• Proven expertise in financial strategy, organisational sustainability, and risk management.
• High level of integrity, ethical leadership, and a passion for mission-driven work.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers licence.
• Ability to work independently and operate confidently at an executive level.