This is a remote position.
An NPO is looking for a remote Group CFO to lead the organisation’s financial strategy, governance and operational stewardship across a multi-entity, multi-country environment. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial control, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance and effective use of funds. The suitable candidate to be Cape Town / Nelspruit based.Financial Strategy & Governance- Lead the development of medium- and long-term financial strategy, including funding runway, capital allocation, reserves and scenario planning
Provide decision-ready financial insight to the Board, investors and funders through high-quality reporting, forecasts and analysis
Ensure financial strategy aligns with organisational objectives, pricing models, programme outcomes and funding structures
Financial Stewardship & Reporting- Deliver accurate and timely group budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections and statutory financial statements
Maintain general ledger integrity, audit readiness and full statutory and tax compliance across all entities
Produce consolidated management accounts and entity-level reporting for Boards, donors and funders
Cash Flow & Treasury- Actively monitor funding adequacy and liquidity across all countries and entities
Manage banking relationships, inter-company cash movements and foreign settlements
Identify and mitigate funding gaps through proactive cash flow planning
Controls, Risk & Compliance- Maintain a strong internal control environment including delegations of authority, treasury, procurement and reserves policies
Lead financial risk management, tax efficiency and compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Ensure audit findings, due diligence actions and high-risk issues are resolved in a timely manner
Procurement & Contract Oversight- Review and approve major procurement commitments, pricing and freight within budget and cash flow limits
People & Capability Leadership- Lead, develop and retain a high-performing finance and data team
Build succession, multi-skilling and financial literacy across the organisation
Strengthen analytical and reporting capability to support strategic decision-making
Culture, Integrity & Stewardship- Act as a trusted financial steward, promoting integrity, accountability and collaboration
Requirements
Knowledge:- Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA)
10+years' post articles with group level responsibility
Track record in analytics-enabled decision support
International non-profit and multi-entity finance
Donor compliance
Financial Risk Management within regional and sector context
Procurement and contracting basics Work skills:- Consolidation, forecasting, and scenario modelling
Cashflow and currency management
Policy design and control frameworks
Board and vendor engagement Interpersonal skills:- Executive communication
Ethical and trustworthy
Stakeholder management (funders/investors)
Coaching and change leadership
