Job Description

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Are you a sharp, strategic, and solutions-driven financial leader with strong ties to South Africa's and investment world? Are you comfortable navigating complex deal structures and moving Significant funds with purpose? Then this could be the most meaningful role of your career.
We're working with a remarkable, forward-thinking organization based in Mossel Bay-a powerhouse in the funding space that's enabling economic growth across the country. With over 11,000 successful projects under their belt, this team is rewriting the playbook on funding, trade , and procurement solutions. And now, they're looking for a Chief Financial Officer to help shape the next bold chapter.
This is not a tick-the-box gig. It's big money, big responsibility, and big vision. You'll be part of the Executive Leadership Team-driving strategy, building financial resilience, and enhancing operational scalability. No ivory towers here, they need someone agile, grounded, and commercially switched on.
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What You'll Own:
Investor & Capital Management
Cultivate relationships with current funders and private capital partners
Bring in new funding sources-from institutions to private equity
Oversee capital structuring for LCs, SBLCs, and tender-based finance
Ensure due diligence, audits, and transparent investor reporting are on point
Strategic Financial Leadership
Shape and implement forward-thinking financial strategies
Advise on pricing models, deal structures, and national scaling
Own critical financial KPIs (cost of capital, margin, turnaround time, etc.)
Be the strategic thought partner to the
Risk, Governance & Compliance
Lead enterprise-wide risk frameworks, focusing on supplier and funding risk
Ensure compliance with SARB, SARS, FICA, and the Companies Act
Maintain a gold standard for ethical, accountable funding practices
Operational Excellence
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and profitability tracking
Drive working capital efficiency and funding cycle management
Implement scalable, automated systems (Google Workspace, Monday.com, etc.)
Team Leadership
Lead a strong finance team (accounting, treasury, compliance, planning)
Collaborate closely with the Financial Operations Coordinator
Build a values-driven, high-performance culture
What You Bring:
A relevant financial qualification or ( is great, but experience reigns supreme!
At least 8 years in senior financial leadership, ideally in trade finance or funding
Deep understanding of capital raising, risk management, and investor relations
Gravitas to lead-but humility to collaborate and roll up sleeves when needed
Sharp commercial instincts, strategic mind, and emotional intelligence to match
You'll Thrive Here If You Are:
Well-connected in financial circles and comfortable dealing with big money
Not just book-smart, you're street-smart, commercially aware, and fast on your feet
Passionate about building something that truly contributes to inclusive economic growth