Chief Financial Officer

provides operational and programmatic support to the Company. supervises the finance unit and is the chief Financial Spokesperson for the Company. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director

Direct Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organisation’s mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Assist in formulating the Company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
• Develop financial strategies.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes. Follow financial budget set by the Company and ensure compliance.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Manage the accounting, legal, tax, and treasury and warehousing departments.
• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations.
• Oversee employee benefits plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Report financial results to the board of directors.
• Risk Management.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the Company’s risk profile.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure that the Company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirement of auditors and government agencies.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Fundings.
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Represent the Company with investment bankers and investors.
• Train the finance unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• To be involved in employee appraisal along with HR and ensure appraisal are effected based on which remunerations are provided.
• Implement cost savings measures in the Company.
• Any other cognate duties as may be assigned to you by the management.

Qualifications

• A first degree in Accounting and Finance is desirable.
• Must be member of an International recognised accounting body with post qualification experience of 10 years at managerial level.
• Preferable prior experience with senior management role in a manufacturing/ trading organisation

Skills and Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to develop financial strategies and plans for growth.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data, able to handle limited time-complex tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Experience with financial software.

We offer:

• Good Salary Package including performance-based  bonuses
• Company Vehicle
• Medical Coverage
• Working from Monday to Friday
• Other fringe benefits