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Head of Finance CFO

Communicate Ct


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Strategic Head of Finance role partnering directly with the CEO in a leading direct selling business.
Drive commercial decision-making financial performance and governance across the group.
This hybrid role combines executive leadership with hands-on technical finance expertise.



Job Description:

  • Act as a strategic partner to the CEO supporting growth profitability and long-term planning
  • Collaborate with the executive team on business strategy commercial decisions and financial performance initiatives
  • Lead budgeting forecasting financial modelling and group performance reporting
  • Oversee the preparation of consolidated annual financial statements and manage the full audit process
  • Take ownership of tax compliance (VAT PAYE corporate tax) and SARS engagement
  • Manage treasury banking relationships cash flow and working capital optimisation
  • Ensure strong governance by fulfilling statutory company secretarial and compliance responsibilities including acting as Public Officer Information Officer and PAIA Officer
  • Lead and develop the finance team while maintaining robust internal controls

Skills & Experience:
  • CA(SA) qualification
  • Minimum 810 years progressive finance leadership experience within a group structure
  • Strong technical accounting and consolidated reporting expertise
  • Proven audit management and tax compliance experience
  • Commercially astute with strong strategic thinking capability
  • Ability to operate at executive level while remaining hands-on
  • High integrity with a strong governance mindset

Qualification:
  • CA(SA)


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Communicate Recruitment is Specialist recruitment company with a specialisation in Finance, IT and Engineering recruitment. Our aim is to partner with you and introduce you to great careers and exceptional candidates.

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