CFO Consultant (Freelance) at Outsourced CFO

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