1. JOB TITLE

Chief Financial Officer

2. POST LEVEL

Executive

3. DEPARTMENT

Finance

4. REPORTING LINE

Chief Executive Officer

5. DIVISION

Finance

6. LOCATION / CENTRE

90 Grayston drive - Sandton

7. CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Enables financial sustainability, and compliance with all relevant legislation and financial/accounting standards to provide strategic oversight and insights on the financial position and performance of the organization’s strategic partnerships and investments to ensure sustainability.

Key Performance Areas

Key Activities

Strategic Planning and Analysis

· Integrates financial data into long term strategic planning

· Conducts scenario planning and predictive financial modelling

· Guides investment prioritisation and resource allocation at the executive level

· Support organisational transformation with financial insight

· Facilitating and identifying budget guidelines and parameters development and implementation

· Assist in translating business strategy into a financial plan

· Design and document BU level budgeting

· Draw up a standardised business unit budget proposal template

· Submitting budgets and financial information to Treasury and Department of Human Settlement

· Forecasting income and expenditure against various parameters

Financial Management and Reporting

· Oversees all financial operations with full accountability

· Provides forward-looking insights that shape business strategy

· Ensure IFRS / GAAP compliance across the organisation

· Interprets complex financial data to inform critical decisions

· Design BU level and management accounting model

· Establish appropriate BU performance metrics

· Financial reporting against budgets and reporting on variances

· Manage monthly / quarterly reviews with departments heads

External Reporting

· Annual Financial Statements to National Treasury

· Quarterly and annual reports to the National Department of Human Settlement

Treasury and Capital Management

· Optimise capital structures to support growth and stability

· Makes strategic investment and funding decisions aligned with organisational objectives

· Engage with funders/sources to understand characteristics of each option (pricing, term, conditions etc)

· Engage with preferred funders and conclude detailed funding plan

· Document funding strategy and detailed implementation plan and obtain sign-off from EXCOM and Board

· Manage Funding Covenants and requirements

Investment

· Managing investments and maximising returns on financial assets

· Calculating financial implications of schemes and investments

· Assessing and evaluating financial viability and soundness of products and services

Risk Management

· Identifies strategic, operational, and financial risks proactively

· Design and implements enterprise risk management frameworks

· Advises the board on risk appetite and mitigation strategies

· Leads organisation-wide risk culture initiatives

· Ensures financial and organisational protection

· Oversee all accounting and internal control activities to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls practice, tax laws and all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

Compliance and Governance

· Ensure organisational compliance with PFMA, Companies Act, tax laws, and regulatory frameworks

· Leads governance initiatives and develops policies for audit readiness

· Advises the board and executive team on governance risks and mitigations

· Developing, implementing and maintaining finance and credit control policies and procedures

· Managing assets and liabilities appropriately

· Managing and maintaining financial information and documents

· Revising and updating work processes and collection methodologies

· Managing the general ledger, cash book, fixed assets, and stock inventory

Procurement

· Developing, implementing and maintaining SCM policies and procedures in accordance with National Treasury requirements

· Implement process and procedures to enable efficient SCM processes to meet organisational needs

Audit and Internal Controls

· Oversees robust internal controls across all operations

· Engages with internal and external auditors at board level

· Ensures timely and transparent audit reporting

· Drives continuous improvement of control environments

Contribute to EXCOM and own team success

· Attending, participating in, and contributing to Executive, MCIC, BCIC, Board, and Audit & Risk Committee meetings

· Promoting and facilitating own team interaction and managing team meetings

· Supporting a culture of trustworthiness, openness to new ideas, passion for purpose, accountability, competence and teamwork

Living the organisational values

· Promoting a culture of living the values of the organisation –

Accountability, collaboration, excellence, leadership, integrity, innovation, diversity, ubuntu, and professionalism

Managing own performance and productivity

· Updating organisational and market-related knowledge and developments

· Monitoring and evaluating own work progress

· Developing own competence as required

· Completing and actioning performance review results and recommendations

Post Investment and Collections

· Monitoring of all post?investment activities.

· Effective execution of turnaround strategies for distressed investments / loans

· Ensure compliance with Post?Investment & Collections Policies

· Provide strategic insights to EXCOM & Board committees

NHFC COMPETENCIES

Competencies

Leadership

Strategic Thinking – Shapes organisation-wide strategy using financial insight

o Anticipates market, regulatory, and shifts

o Advises the board on long term growth and sustainability

o Connects financial strategy with business innovation

Decision-Making – Makes high-stakes financial and business decisions with confidence

o Considers multiple perspectives and risk implications

o Balances short term operational needs with long term objectives

o Acts decisively during crises, including cybersecurity, compliance, or market events

Change Management – Leads large-scale transformation programs affecting finance and operations

o Champions cultural and process change across the organisation

o Engages stakeholders to ensure adoption of new systems or processes

o Uses data-driven insights to monitor change outcomes

Team Leadership & Development – Builds high-performing finance and cross-functional teams

o Mentors senior managers and identifies successors for critical roles

o Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence

Stakeholder Engagement – Builds credibility and trust with boards, investors, regulators and government entities

o Influences decision-making at the highest organisational levels

o Manages complex stakeholder relationships diplomatically

Attributes:

· Strong technical financial experience

· Teamwork

· Interpersonal Sensitivity

· Work under pressure

· Self Confidence

· Attention to Detail

· Continuous Learning & Development

· Initiative

· Professionalism

· Quality Management/Assurance

· Values and Ethics

Job Specific Competencies:

Integrity & Ethics – Acts as the ethical standard bearer for the organisation

o Ensures transparent financial practices

o Upholds compliance and ethical behaviour at all levels

o Influences organisational culture through personal example

Analytical Thinking – anticipates business challenges through financial modelling and scenario analysis

o Synthesises complex information into actionable insights

o Evaluates strategic options with precision and foresight

o Advises the board using data-driven recommendations

Communication & Influence – communicates complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences

o Persuades stakeholders to support strategic initiatives

o Negotiates high-value contracts or partnerships effectively

o Serves as spoke person for the organisation in financial matters

Adaptability & Resilience – Maintains composure during financial, operational, or reputational crises

o Adapts financial strategy in response to regulatory, market, or technical shits

o Leads the organisation through uncertainty with confidence

Problem Solving – Resolves unprecedented financial and operational challenges

o Anticipates potential problems and implements preventative measures

o Leads cross functional teams to innovative solutions

o Applies lessons learned to strengthen organisational resilience

· Extensive experience with IFRS /GAAP accounting structures and reporting requirements, organisation-wide financial management, internal controls, and accounting software systems.

· Understanding and experience in Housing Finance

· Guides entity strategy with budgetary foresight

· Understanding and experience of good practice procurement

· Understanding and experience of good practice procurement

· Business acumen

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

· B Com Honours or Post Graduate NQF 8 qualification in Financial Management or Accounting

· CA(SA)

Experience

Minimum Requirement:

· 10–15 years’ Senior Executive financial management roles in managing a complex financial operation.