Chief Financial Officer
Boardroom AppointmentsPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments is a global staffing and HR consultancy founded in 1989, serving clients across Africa, EMEA, the Americas and Europe with recruitment, contract and temporary staffing, training and expatriate mobility solutions. The firm’s industry‑specific divisions cover sectors from FMCG, finance and manufacturing to oil & gas, healthcare, IT, logistics and renewable energy, enabling precise talent matching for complex business needs. Leveraging a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruiters, Boardroom delivers end‑to‑end human capital services—including executive search, payroll outsourcing, people analytics and workforce management—tailored to each client’s strategic goals. Its enduring reputation stems from a commitment to quality, long‑term relationships and a passion for delivering flawless, customized talent solutions.
Job Description
Chief Financial Officer responsible for strategic financial planning, financial reporting, risk management, treasury, budgeting, financial analysis, and stakeholder relations.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Financial Management or Accounting
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably from one of the Big Five firms
- MBA is advantageous
- Minimum of 8+ years post-qualification experience
- Industry experience in ICT, Banking, or Insurance is preferred
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, and financial regulations
- Proven experience in financial strategy development and operational finance
- Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and stakeholder communication
- Exposure to multi-national financial operations is essential