Part-time CFO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Perform certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and Section 906 in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer for the issuer.

• Review and assess 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K regulatory documents prepared by external accounting professionals before they are submitted.

• Maintain, evaluate, and enhance disclosure controls and internal controls related to financial reporting.

• Lead the company’s representation during annual audits and quarterly financial evaluations.

• Review and endorse monthly closing procedures and management accounts created by external service providers.

• Act as the primary financial liaison for the Board of Directors, external auditors, securities counsel, and transfer agents.

• Identify and relay any accounting, disclosure, or internal control issues directly to the Board of Directors.

• Provide senior financial oversight and certification authority for reverse mergers and direct listings on platforms such as Nasdaq and NYSE.

• Exercise independent judgment over the work performed by external accounting teams.

• Function as the leading finance authority for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring direct accountability to the Board of Directors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A qualified accountant holding a CPA credential, ACCA, or CA.

• At least 7 years of experience in financial reporting, auditing, or financial controllership.

• Demonstrated experience in public companies or direct auditing experience with public entities.

• Proven ability to review, assess, and challenge financial statements prepared by external teams.

• Willingness to be formally appointed and publicly disclosed as an executive officer of a US-listed company.

• A clean regulatory and professional disciplinary record, subject to background checks.

• Strong proficiency in written English.

• Availability to work remotely with a schedule overlap during US Eastern business hours.

• Practical experience in applying US GAAP standards.

• Previous experience with SEC reporting.

• Experience related to reverse mergers or newly listed small-cap corporate entities.

• Practical exposure to IFRS to US GAAP conversions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible arrangement on a remote contract basis.

• Commitment of 10 to 15 hours per week.

• Increased engagement during periods of regulatory filings.