Overview
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jobs in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at CT International Financiers
Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company: CT International Financiers
Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Strategic & Investment Leadership
Cape Town – Northern Suburbs
Executive Package + Profit Share + Equity Participation
About the Role
CT International, a well-established and diversified group with over 35 years of industry presence, is seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to partner directly with the CEO and executive team.
Operating across Trade Finance, Property, Hospitality, Agriculture, and Leisure, the group offers a dynamic, multi-entity environment with significant scope for strategic and commercial impact.
This is a high-impact role for a finance executive who wants to go beyond traditional reporting, with direct involvement in capital allocation, investment strategy, and key business decisions.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive executive remuneration
- Profit share linked to performance
- Equity participation in new ventures and strategic investments
- Direct involvement in investment strategy, capital allocation, and key deal decisions (including investment committee exposure)
- Direct partnership with the CEO, with exposure to long-term growth and leadership opportunities
- Shared executive PA support (CEO & CFO)
- Access to exclusive group lifestyle, hospitality, and executive retreat experiences
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead group financial management, including consolidations and monthly reporting across multiple entities
- Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Strategic & Commercial Support
- Support capital allocation and investment decisions through financial modelling and analysis
- Provide insights to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives
Risk & Governance
- Identify and manage financial risks, including currency exposure and market volatility
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and compliance standards
Stakeholder Management
- Act as key financial liaison to the CEO, board, auditors, and external stakeholders
- Support funding, trade finance, and credit-related processes
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and optimisation of finance processes
- Build a modern, data-driven finance function
Requirements
- CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (CA(SA) preferred)
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Proven experience in a CFO, Head of Finance, or equivalent executive-level role within a multi-entity environment
- This role requires demonstrated experience operating at the executive level, managing complexity, and influencing strategic decision-making
- 8–15 years’ experience in senior finance roles
- Strong financial reporting, consolidations, and systems experience
- Exposure to trade finance, financial services, or property is advantageous
Please note: This role is not suited to candidates stepping up from Financial Manager or Controller positions without prior executive-level experience.
For a confidential application, or if you experience any issues applying via LinkedIn, please submit your CV to: [email protected]
For further information, please visit: https://ct-international.co.za, www.streetwise-pma.co.za
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EEO Statement / Non-Agency Disclosure
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds.