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Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) - 37117800788

Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) - 37117800788

SomewhereWorkFromHome, Mpumalanga, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Remote
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Head of Finance (Remote South Africa) -

Job Title : Head of Finance (Acting CFO)

Location : Remote, offshore. Open to candidates from LATAM and / or South Africa.

Reports To : Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Type : Full-Time (Permanent Hire)

Role Overview :

We are looking for a highly capable and hands-on Head of Finance to lead our financial operations during a critical growth phase. This individual will initially serve as the Acting CFO , establishing and owning key finance functions, with the intent to transition into a senior accounting or financial management role after a permanent CFO is hired.

This is a pivotal role for a startup-minded finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and has a solid background in FP&A, reporting, M&A transactions, and operational finance. Experience working across multiple entities or portfolio companies is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Act as Interim CFO , owning all finance functions and strategy in partnership with the COO.
  • Lead M&A modeling, due diligence, and transaction support for prospective acquisitions or exits.
  • Oversee bookkeeping and financial management of portfolio companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize internal financial reporting systems and dashboards across all entities.
  • Partner with external accountants and auditors; serve as internal point of contact for all third-party finance vendors.
  • Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow models, and key financial metrics.
  • Create investor-ready financial reports and presentations as needed.
  • Support financial onboarding and integration of new acquisitions into the portfolio.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership to provide insights and drive decision-making through data.

Qualifications :

  • 6+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting; VP of Finance , Finance Director , or Senior Finance Manager level preferred.
  • Strong FP&A, financial modeling, and M&A experience is required.
  • Solid grasp of accounting principles; CPA or equivalent is a plus.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple sets of books for multiple entities or portfolio companies.
  • Skilled in building and delivering executive-level financial reports.
  • Hands-on and resourceful, with a startup or high-growth environment mindset.
  • Experience working with or managing external accounting firms.
  • Proficiency in financial software, Excel / Google Sheets, and modern reporting tools.
  • Nice to Have :

  • Experience working in PE / VC-backed businesses or in a holding company structure.
  • Exposure to ERP implementations or financial systems scaling.
  • Familiarity with equity management and cap table reporting.
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