Website Outsourced CFO
For ambitious SMEs, Outsourced CFO provides integrity and professional excellence in financial consulting. Succeeding through uncompromising quality and industry thought leadership, our aim is to help clients rethink, automate and scale their companies in the pursuit of business eminence. The finan… read morecial function is at the heart of every business. Sound financial planning and management enables businesses to grow and flourish, while the lack thereof is always a fundamental reason for failure. Being entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the significant role that finances plays in the success of a business. As new and younger companies cannot afford to appoint an appropriately qualified professional to navigate this facet of their business, but also cannot afford to be without the technical financial skills that one could offer, Outsourced CFO offers the solution – the business services of a passionate OCFO for an amount of hours per month tailored to your needs. 5th Floor Vunani Chambers 33 Church Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town 8000
Job Description
Outsourced CFO is looking for independent CFO consultants for project-based or contract engagements. You will act as an outsourced CFO for clients, offering strategic financial input to enhance their finance operations and drive business growth.
We are recruiting finance professionals (ACCA/CPA/CA/CIMA/MBA) located in South Africa who bring solid experience working within the USA and/or European markets. If you have navigated these financial landscapes and are now looking for a new challenge closer to home, we’d love to hear from you.
The main focus here would be to aid our clients on medium to long term project engagements, whether specialized needs, maternity leave cover, or any other finance expert area they may foresee the need.
Client engagements
Engage with clients to identify their financial needs and requirements
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
Arrange and conduct regular client meetings to discuss progress and address any concerns
Deliver timely financial reports, including monthly management accounts
Ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns and other compliance requirements
Provide guidance on tax payments and obligations
Offer financial advice and support to clients’ accountants on various accounting matters
Prepare and present regular cash flow updates and forecasts
Assist with the annual budget process, including preparation, discussion, and implementation
Support the preparation and review of annual financial statements
Conduct ad-hoc strategy sessions to address specific client needs
Maintain and update client risk registers and discuss them quarterly
Prepare board packs and other materials for client presentations
Attend board meetings and provide financial insights and recommendations
Manage project timelines and ensure efficient delivery of services
Monitor and control project budgets, and communicate any potential overruns to clients
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support, such as dividend vs. bonus calculations, Power of 1 calculations, labor efficiency ratios, and KPI development
Review and recommend improvements to internal controls to mitigate financial risks
Requirements
We service clients anywhere from Cape Town, Gauteng to America, so a combination of on-site/hybrid/remote opportunities are available.
Candidates from financial degree levels up to qualified Accountants and even at times MBA level.
Characteristics of the ideal candidate
Initiative & Independence
Multi-tasking & Problem Solving
Dependability & Interpersonal relationships
Attention to detail & flexibility
Planning & stress tolerance
Skills and abilities of the ideal candidate
Strong and effective management, time management, communication, technical and compliance skills
Team player
Apply via company website ( http://www.outsourcedcfo.co.za ) or
outsourcedcfo.zohorecruit.com