CFO Consultant (Freelance)

Outsourced CFO is looking for a CFO Consultant who will provide an outsourced CFO function to clients through high level financial inputs which will improve their finance function and ultimately assist them to improve and grow their business. 

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, labour 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.

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
  
  

Benefits

Our OCFO values:

• Family first
  

• Integrity matters
  

• Switched on Thinking
  

• Excellence in everything
  

• Growth and success