CFO at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• Are you a commercially minded finance leader with the technical expertise and hands-on approach to drive financial performance across a diverse, multi-country business?
• An established, entrepreneurially led African group operating in the advertising industry is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to take ownership of its group finance function.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join an asset-based business with operations across multiple African markets, offering exposure to a dynamic, multi-company and multi-currency environment. Position based in Johannesburg with frequent travel.
• Reporting to Group Leadership, you will oversee the financial operations of the group, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective cash management and sound commercial decision-making.
• The role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working at both operational and group level, taking ownership of financial processes while supporting the ongoing growth and performance of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial operations, accounting and consolidated IFRS reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, working capital and banking relationships.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Oversee multi-company, multi-currency and cross-border financial operations.
• Drive asset performance analysis, profitability and return on investment.
• Support acquisitions, investment evaluations and business expansion.
• Lead, develop and manage the finance team.
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Provide commercial insight and financial guidance to Group Leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• At least 10 years' progressive senior financial management experience.
• Strong technical accounting, IFRS and consolidated reporting experience.
• Proven experience managing group or multi-company financial operations.
• Exposure to multi-country and multi-currency environments.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Advantageous Experience

• Asset-based, rental income or investment-driven business environments.
• Experience operating across African markets.
• Exposure to acquisitions, investment analysis and business expansion.