Main Purpose of this role: |
We are looking for an ambitious and energetic CFO who will be responsible for managing the financial and human resource function across the group This role works very closely with the Group CEO. He/She will play a crucial role in defining the strategic longer-term path forward. Included in the responsibilities, is:
- a day-to-day operational aspect that includes, building a top-notch finance and accounting team across the globe and building relationships with the various Managing Directors and staff within the subsidiaries, ensuring expenses and revenues stay balanced, overseeing financial planning and analysis functions i.e., budgets and cashflow management.
- a more strategic influence by presenting financial models and making recommendations on mergers and acquisitions, obtaining funding for ongoing and new businesses.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance across the group in terms of financial compliance, taxation, and human resources through collaboration with other staff within the group.
- Defining and implementing HR strategy across the group. Driving talent retention and acquisition initiatives
This role will have an oversight into the day to day running of the Group’s accounts, with the responsibility of making observations of the financial state of the organization.
The incumbent must be a hardworking, self-motivated, ambitious person who will be able to work independently, accurately and with a high degree of responsibility.
This role works in partnership with the Group Executive Management team to provide influence, direction and guidance that enables the group and its subsidiaries to effectively drive and implement the Strategy and ensure policies and processes are aligned across the group in order to achieve the business goals.
Personally, drives certain strategic projects that have a financial focus i.e. redomiciling, financial due diligence on acquisitions etc.
Provides monthly Group financial reporting to the Group Executive team and quarterly reporting to the Board and ensures that the group remains compliant within the various regulatory frameworks it operates in. |
Other Characteristics:
Based on the Values and Competency Frameworks |
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with good interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial flair towards solving problems, with a good sense of business
- High levels of initiative
- Logical thinker
- Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Attention to detail and delivering accurate information.
- Excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills
- Assertive nature with the ability to take decisive action and/or make important decisions
- Work with a high degree of responsibility
- Maintain high level of confidentiality and professional demeanor
- Ability to adapt to change and work through difficult situations
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