CFO - CPA Accountant

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and oversee the full financial, managerial accounting, tax, and treasury functions of our group of companies. The CFO will be responsible for ensuring sound financial governance, borrowing and funding oversight, accounting and tax compliance, and long-term financial strategy aligned with the organisation’s growth objectives. This role requires exceptional professionalism, integrity, maturity, and leadership. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing clear financial insight, risk management, and strategic direction while maintaining strong operational control over all finance-related functions. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all financial, managerial accounting, tax, and treasury functions across the group Prepare, review, and approve consolidated financial statements and tax returns in accordance with applicable accounting standards Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, tax legislation, and financial reporting obligations Oversee borrowing, funding structures, cash flow management, and relationships with financial institutions Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to support executive and board-level decision-making Oversee tax planning, submissions, audits, and engagements relating to income tax, payroll tax, and other applicable taxes Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, banks, and professional advisors Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls, financial governance, and risk management frameworks Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Oversee finance-related projects and ensure timely delivery across multiple workstreams Qualifications & Requirements Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent professional qualification (mandatory) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA advantageous) Minimum of 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership roles Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, tax legislation, and financial regulations Proven experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, audit management, and treasury functions Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and sound commercial judgment Strong leadership, communication, project management, and multi-tasking skills