Chief Financial Officer; CFO
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Finance & Banking
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Corporate Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Manager
About the Role
Our client, a rapidly expanding tech startup with a global vision, is seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their financial strategy and operations entirely remotely. This executive leadership role is critical to shaping the company's financial future, managing investments, and ensuring sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance, a strategic mindset, and proven experience in high-growth environments, ideally within the technology sector.
As a fully remote-first organization, seamless virtual collaboration and robust digital communication are paramount. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at a pivotal stage of its development.
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, aligning with overall business objectives.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and tax.
- Lead fundraising efforts, including securing venture capital and other forms of financing.
- Manage investor relations and communicate financial performance to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Develop and implement robust financial controls and risk management frameworks.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and the executive leadership team.
- Drive financial modeling, forecasting, and budget management.
- Optimize capital structure and manage cash flow effectively.
- Build and lead a high-performing, distributed finance team.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent international designation (e.g., CPA, CMA).
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or VP of Finance role.
- Proven experience in fundraising (VC, PE) and managing high-growth startup environments.
- Deep understanding of corporate finance, financial strategy, and capital markets.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing distributed teams and working in a fully remote setting.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience in the technology/SaaS industry is highly preferred.
- Adaptability and a results-oriented mindset in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.
Our client offers a highly competitive executive compensation package, including significant equity options, a performance bonus, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits tailored for remote employees.
This role provides the unique opportunity to shape the financial destiny of an innovative tech company from inception.
Enjoy the ultimate flexibility of a fully remote role with the ability to work from anywhere.
Join a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in a truly global environment.
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