Head of Finance at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Head of Finance to supervise all financial tasks of our company and ensure we use capital and resources beneficially.
• Head of Finance responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations.
• To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.
• Ultimately, you will maintain our company’s financial health and increase profitability in the long run.

Responsibilities

• Managing the organization's financial reporting. This comprises all required financial reporting, monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans, and budgeting and forecasting.
• Managing and overseeing the financial systems of the organization.
• Providing sound financial assistance and information to management in order for it to make important business decisions.
• Review budgets.
• Consult board members regarding funding strategy.
• Present financial statistics and insights to the Board of Directors.
• Perform risk analysis and management.
• Forecast daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance.
• Compare investment opportunities and make recommendations.
• Oversee an accounting team.
• Generate cost and profit analysis.
• Create secure processes to ensure data is confidential.
• Organize resources and administer cash flows and transactions.
• Ascertain all accounting endeavors and audits comply with financial laws and rules.
• Make recommendations to reduce costs.
• Relationship management with Investors (where applicable).
• Appraisal and analysis of investments.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus
• 10+ years of experience
• 5+ years of management experience

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities
• Self-assured in presenting results to a group
• Skills in strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving creativity
• Ability to work with higher management to organize, plan, and achieve financial goals for the organization