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Creative CFO (Pty) LtdWorkFromHome, South Africa
5 days ago
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Creative CFO

The Finance Team for SMEs

Creative CFO is the finance team for small and medium enterprises, helping them grow their business with world‑class finance teams, cloud & AI technology. Our expert financial management and accounting services provide the strategic reporting that enables businesses to grow.

Our vision is a world where more small and medium enterprises succeed. We set out on a mission to create a world‑class growth platform that provides SMEs with financial clarity, peace of mind and high‑growth opportunities.

During this journey, we have supported several hundred SMEs to improve their ability to run sustainable businesses, develop a world‑class offering, hire more employees and support skills transfer in their communities. This work enabled us to build an extensive network, become a leader in the SME ecosystem, and foster relationships with founders, executives, and employees.

We are an Elite Corporate Partner of the Year 2024 with AICPA CIMA, Xero Platinum Partner, and recipient of the Corporate Partnership Profession Award 2023.

Our Core Values :

  • Understanding : Know your customer and their business - If you know what they do and why they do it, you can help them build it.
  • Respect : Treat people and businesses with respect - Relationships are built on trust. Customer confidentiality is paramount.
  • Innovation : Be willing to listen and solve any problem - Innovative solutions are an interconnected web of small problems solved brilliantly.
  • Performance : Get to work - Use your experience and skills, with the full support of the team, to confidently deliver exceptional results.
  • Well‑being : Live sustainably - Strive for a sustainable balance between self, community and the environment.

THE POSITION

As part of our financial team, you will join in on a quest to deliver compliance, efficiency, and growth to some of the most exciting businesses across multiple industries, including accommodation and hospitality, construction and engineering, education, financial and insurance services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and publishing, professional and commercial services, retail, software and IT, and telecommunication services.

Our three core service areas are :

  • Financial Systems : Implementing cloud‑based financial software to provide a solid foundation for business growth by automating and scaling the best business processes
  • Financial Management : Ensuring adequate governance structures are in place, business risk is managed, and financial performance is monitored, analysed and optimised
  • Business Intelligence : Bringing in-depth analysis and insights through years of professional experience with the latest automation and reporting technology
  • Responsibilities :

  • Managing the full accounting function for a diverse portfolio of SME clients, from data processing through to trial balance and financial statements.
  • Preparing and presenting accurate and timely monthly management accounts, complete with insightful commentary and variance analysis to drive decision‑making.
  • Compiling and submitting a full range of statutory returns, including VAT, Payroll, and Income Tax, ensuring complete compliance.
  • Developing financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections to support their strategic growth plans.
  • Initially supporting and leading the implementation and optimisation of cloud‑based financial systems (e.g., Xero, Simplepay, Dext, Cin7)
  • Advising customers and implementing internal accounting controls and business processes to enhance efficiency and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor and the primary point of contact for your customers, building strong relationships founded on expertise and integrity.
  • Mentoring and supporting team members, contributing to the growth of the wider Creative CFO team.
  • WHY APPLY

    Become part of a small yet rapidly growing team and grab hold of the opportunity to :

  • Work under leadership with a forward‑thinking approach to work
  • Work with international businesses across diverse industries
  • Enjoy flexible working hours and a progressive remote working policy
  • Receive intentional input and mentoring on your professional and personal development
  • Be part of a close, vibrant office community that promotes creativity, wellness, and regular team‑building events
  • Join a team that recognises and celebrates individual contributions to team wins
  • Get matched on your tuition spend and leave taken for ongoing education
  • Enjoy a day's paid leave on your birthday - it's your day to celebrate you!
  • Hybrid work set‑up - currently 1x in‑office day a month, with 1x day per quarter if outside Cape Town (& surrounds)
  • Work in a great office space, if you prefer that
  • Computer, related hardware and home office setup provided
  • Benefit from a Parental and Maternity Leave policy created for our team members
  • WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    Our business is built on the trust we develop with our clients. You would need to be able to engage clients at all levels with expertise, confidence and integrity, embodying our core values of understanding, respect, innovation, performance, and well‑being.

    EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION

  • Three‑year tertiary qualification plus honours in accounting, management accounting, business management or a related field.
  • Must be a registered member in good standing with a professional accounting body (e.g., SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA, or SAIBA). Non‑negotiable.
  • 1‑2 years of post‑article experience is highly advantageous.
  • If you have not received a response within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.

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