NEXVERDE PROPERTY GROUP Chief Financial Officer Full-Time | Hybrid (Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa) Department: Finance and Corporate Governance Reports To: Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors Posted: June 2026 ABOUT NEXVERDE PROPERTY GROUP Nexverde Property Group is a privately held, diversified property investment and asset management company headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with a growing portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Gauteng and the Western Cape. Founded in 2008, Nexverde manages assets valued in excess of R2.8 billion and employs a team of over 180 professionals across acquisitions, development, property management, finance, and corporate services. We are entering a deliberate growth phase, having recently secured institutional backing to expand our development pipeline and explore cross-border investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa. We are now looking for a Chief Financial Officer who can match the pace of our ambition with the discipline of world-class financial leadership. POSITION SUMMARY Nexverde Property Group is seeking an experienced and commercially grounded Chief Financial Officer to lead the full finance function and serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors. This is an executive leadership role with enterprise-wide accountability for financial planning and analysis, treasury and capital management, statutory reporting, tax compliance, governance, and investor relations. The successful candidate will bring a CA(SA) qualification, a track record of leading complex group finance structures, and the executive presence to represent the finance function credibly at board level and with external stakeholders including lenders, auditors, and institutional investors. This person combines deep technical expertise in IFRS and South African tax and company law with the commercial instinct and communication skills to translate financial insight into strategic decisions that drive organizational value. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Leadership and Strategic Partnership Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors on all matters relating to financial performance, capital allocation, risk, and strategic investment decisions. Lead the development of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans in partnership with executive leadership and business unit heads. Provide clear, accurate, and commercially relevant financial analysis that supports major business decisions including acquisitions, disposals, development funding, and capital structure optimization. Represent the finance function at Board and sub-committee level, including Audit and Risk Committee, presenting financial results, treasury positions, and strategic financial recommendations with confidence and clarity. Financial Reporting and Compliance Oversee the preparation and integrity of consolidated group financial statements in full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Manage the external audit process, maintaining strong working relationships with audit partners and ensuring timely and clean audit outcomes. Ensure full compliance with South African tax legislation, Companies Act requirements, and any applicable international reporting obligations for London-listed or cross-border entities. Drive continuous improvement in the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all group entities. Treasury, Capital Management, and Investor Relations Manage group treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, debt facilities, and hedging strategies appropriate to the property investment environment. Lead engagement with debt providers, equity investors, and institutional stakeholders on financial performance, covenant compliance, and capital raise processes. Oversee group-level insurance, risk financing, and asset protection strategies in partnership with operations and legal. Support the CEO in investor communications, information memoranda, and due diligence processes related to new funding rounds or strategic partnerships. Finance Team Leadership and Organizational Development Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team across financial reporting, management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and tax functions. Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and succession pathways within the finance team. Drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and commercial awareness throughout the finance function and broader organization. Partner with HR on organizational design, remuneration benchmarking, and finance capability building as the business scales. Governance, Risk, and Internal Controls Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment that protects group assets and ensures the integrity of financial information across all entities. Lead the identification, assessment, and management of key financial and operational risks, reporting regularly to the Audit and Risk Committee. Ensure all finance policies, procedures, and authorities are documented, current, and consistently applied across the group. Oversee the relationship with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and other professional service providers. COMPENSATION Monthly Base Salary: R95,000 to R130,000 per month (approximately R1,140,000 to R1,560,000 per annum), commensurate with CA(SA) qualification, depth of group finance experience, and seniority of prior leadership roles REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CA(SA) qualification is essential. Minimum 10 years of post-articles finance experience with at least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role such as Head of Finance, Financial Director, or CFO. Demonstrated experience managing the full finance function for a group structure with multiple legal entities. Strong technical expertise in IFRS and South African tax and company law. Proven experience reporting to and engaging with a Board of Directors or Audit Committee. Track record of managing external audit relationships and delivering clean audit outcomes. Experience in the property, real estate, financial services, or related sector strongly preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with London-listed entities or international reporting obligations is a significant advantage. Exposure to property development funding, project finance, or asset-backed debt structures. Prior experience supporting capital raise processes, investor due diligence, or mergers and acquisitions. Experience implementing or upgrading finance systems and ERP platforms in a growth environment. TECHNICAL SKILLS IFRS technical reporting and group consolidations South African Income Tax Act, VAT Act, and Companies Act compliance ERP and accounting platforms such as MDA, Sage, SAP, or similar property-focused systems Advanced Excel and financial modelling Management reporting and board pack preparation Treasury management and banking platform administration Audit management and internal controls frameworks SOFT SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Executive presence you communicate financial complexity in plain language and hold the room with confidence at board level. Commercial acumen you understand the business behind the numbers and actively contribute to strategy, not just report on outcomes. Integrity and governance mindset — you hold the standard on financial controls, compliance, and ethical conduct without exception. Team builder you develop people, invest in their growth, and create a finance culture that attracts and retains talent. Stakeholder management you build trusted relationships with owners, lenders, auditors, and executive peers. Resilience and composure you navigate complexity, competing priorities, and high-pressure reporting cycles with steadiness and solutions focus. . Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of annual base salary tied to audit outcomes, budget accuracy, financial reporting quality, and strategic project delivery. Total Target Compensation: R1,368,000 to R1,872,000 annually including performance bonus. BENEFITS AND PERKS Comprehensive medical aid contribution with Nexverde covering the principal member contribution in full. Provident fund with 7.5% employer contribution. 25 days annual leave plus South African public holidays. Annual professional development budget of R25,000 for CA(SA) CPD, SAICA events, finance leadership programs, and executive education. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days per week at Nexverde's Johannesburg head office. Company vehicle allowance or travel reimbursement in line with executive policy. Group life cover and disability insurance fully employer funded. Performance-based long-term incentive participation aligned to group asset growth and profitability milestones. CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Nexverde Property Group is building toward a significant expansion of its property portfolio and is actively evaluating potential cross-border opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa. The CFO appointed in this role will be a core member of the executive team shaping that growth, with the potential to evolve into a Group CFO or Deputy CEO role as organizational complexity increases. Executives who demonstrate commercial leadership, strong governance instincts, and the ability to build institutional-grade finance infrastructure at Nexverde will be given expanded mandate, equity participation consideration, and a genuine seat at the strategic leadership table. HIRING PROCESS Step 1 Application and LinkedIn profile review by the CEO's office (3 to 5 business days) Step 2 Initial video screening with HR and Finance leadership (30 minutes) Step 3 Competency-based interview with the CEO (60 minutes) Step 4 Board Audit Committee member conversation and financial scenario discussion (60 minutes) Step 5 Final executive panel including CEO, a Non-Executive Director, and HR (60 minutes) Step 6 — Reference and background checks followed by formal offer within 5 business days Total expected timeline from application to offer: 3 to 4 weeks. All candidates receive status updates at every stage. To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief written summary of a financial governance or reporting challenge you led through and the measurable outcome it produced. Applications including this context will receive priority consideration. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Nexverde Property Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive leadership team. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin. Our hiring practices are aligned to the Employment Equity Act and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework applicable in South Africa. We encourage applications from historically disadvantaged candidates who meet the qualifications for this role.