Johannesburg: Interim CFO posted by New Beginnings Recruitment

• Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategy, provide input on business plans, and establish performance measures to align with the company’s strategic direction. 
• Operations Management: Oversee accounting operations, treasury functions, and transaction processing systems, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. 
• Reporting & Compliance: Manage financial reporting to the board and management, and ensure all financial and legal regulatory requirements are met. 
• Investor & Stakeholder Relations: Maintain relationships with investors, manage board reporting, and oversee communications with financial institutions. 
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate key financial risks, monitor legal issues, and implement appropriate financial controls and risk management systems. 
• Special Projects: Guide M&A due diligence and integration processes, lead financial system optimization projects (e.g., ERP implementation), or support fundraising initiatives. 
• Team & Process Improvement: Build and train the finance team, implement scalable financial processes, and mentor staff. 

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• Relevant professional qualification such as CA(SA) or CIMA / ACCA
  
• +10 years relevant experience
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit processes, address AGSA findings, ensure PFMA/GRAP compliance, and engage with Board/Audit Committees.
  
• Ability to lead and stabilise finance teams, manage diversity, drive performance, and guide the organisation during transition.
  
• Ability to represent EWSETA effectively to Board, EXCO, auditors, National Treasury, and other stakeholders.