Chief Finance Officer

The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is a Durban-based NGO that acts as an interface between Donors and Community Based Organisations (CBO’s) working in the HIV/AIDS sector by placing donor funds with strategically selected CBOs, in South Africa, and providing them with ongoing, technical support & capacity building.  

AFSA wishes to appoint a suitably qualified individual to serve as Chief Finance Officer for the Head Office. Applicants must have the ability to work in a demanding and high-pressured environment and be able to travel extensively and frequently.  

The main purpose of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is to manage a company's finances to ensure stability and growth, which involves strategic financial planning, risk management, and financial reporting. Collaboration with the CEO, provide leadership, strategic direction and technical support

Educational Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant or relevant business qualification with a finance focus. Articles must be completed  

Experience:  

• Multiple audit experience
• At least seven years’ senior financial management experience within the NGO sector or leadership role in a small medium enterprise (SME)
• Experience with Board governance  

• Pastel and VIP
• Sage
• Knowledgeable of up-to-date donor and funding trends, both private and public
• Fluent in English and one additional African language
• Demonstrated executive or senior leadership skills with the ability to translate strategy and complexity into structured plans, systems, processes

Interested persons need to submit a brief CV, along with cover letter and copies of certificates and ID with the reference “Chief Finance Officer” in the subject line via email to recruitment@aids.org.za Please note that applications received after this date or with missing information will not be considered. Alternatively, you may apply directly on our website at  https://www.aids.org.za/vacancies-2/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - should you not hear from us two weeks after closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful. AFSA reserves the right not to make an appointment and/or to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches.  

AFSA is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people living with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.  

“AFSA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and related abuse of power and is committed to protecting its staff and all people receiving services through our programs from this type of misconduct”