Introduction
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the team as of March 2025.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Chief Financial Officer position is responsible for critically determining a company's financial direction & success. This role is responsible for accurate, timely execution & management of the Company's finance function. This entails strategic direction to the company alongside direct responsibility for cost efficiency, cash management, strategic analysis & planning.

This role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Finance Team and the senior management team to report on donor expectations. This role is responsible to oversee & manage the following departments within the company, Admissions, Human Resources, IT & Pharmacy.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic Ideation
  

• Financial Management
  

• Risk Management & Auditing
  

• People Management & Leadership
  

• Corporate Governance
  

• Financial & Statutory Reports
  

• Continuous Improvements of Best Practices
  

• Admissions Management
  

• Human Resource Management
  

• Pharmacy Management
  

• IT & Systems Development & Management
  

This role exists to provide comprehensive financial and strategic direction in the company and to ensure the smooth running of Witkoppen Clinic and amongst others, too:

• Forecast revenue, manage budgets and be responsible for a wide range of functions that impact the financial oversight of the company's health.
  

• To perform all tasks following the Witkoppen Clinic policies & procedures to achieve strategic objectives & to meet stakeholder expectations.
  

• To comply with the Department of Health & Social Development prescriptions and other donor specifications.
  

• Assist all other managers with administration, fund raising and financial management matters.
  

• Provide financial input & advice to the Senior Management Team and oversee finance & accounting to ensure that the company's accounting accurately reflects its performance.
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A three-year Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Business or equivalent qualification (a post-graduate university degree will be an advantage)
  

• CASA or iCMA (Advantage)
  

• Management / Leadership qualification advantageous
  

Experience:

• At least 10 to 15 years of Financial Management and /or operational experience.
  

• 5 year's experience in an NGO/NPO environment and USAID or similar funding environment
  

• Experience in the Health Industry will be advantageous.
  

• Experience in legal and financial risk and compliance with RSA regulations for NPC's, NPO's.
  

• Experience in legal and financial risk and compliance with Mandatory Standard Provisions for USAID funding.
  

• This role is multifaceted and includes a range of responsibilities, from developing and implementing financial strategies to overseeing financial operations & controls.
  

• Must be astute in financial reporting and analysis & be able to provide clear and concise insights into the financial performance of a business.
  

• Drive the monthly close and reporting & projection process.
  

• Oversee the management of the company's finances.
  

• Drive complex annual budgeting/financial planning process.
  

• Ensure the company has the financing it needs to achieve its goals.
  

• Provide financial input into major decisions.
  

• Identify risks and develop & implement strategies for mitigating them.
  

• Creating awareness among the board, top team, company leaders & all employees on how the business works and is currently positioned from a financial perspective.
  

• Excellent negotiating skills and effective conflict-resolution skills.
  

• Excellent industry knowledge and skills and above-average knowledge of relevant Financial Legislation.