Senior Finance Officer (Capital Markets) at Stresert Services Limited

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for providing oversight and strategic leadership for the finance function in ICAL. He/She;

• Drives Compliance and commercial Control; as well as the Financial Strategy of the group and its businesses
• Leads strategic and operational plans in protecting the revenues/profits of ICAL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Advisor to the Board of ICAL and Executive Management. Provides counsel on the interrelationships between ICAL’s current and future business priorities vis-à-vis its financial position.
• Collaborate on strategy design and objectives; contribute to the formulation of future direction and strategic choices of ICAL.
• Provide input into the development of the Corporate Performance Management (CPM) framework. Makes inputs via strategic insights and necessary finance-related requirements – cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income statements. Collaborates in setting, tracking, and reviewing corporate performance metrics and indicators.
• Lead the design of the Capitalization Structure for ICAL. Drives various activities that make inputs into capital budgeting, long-term investment opportunities et al
• Identify, recommend, and implement optimal balance sheet structure for ICAL; in compliance with internal balance sheet ratios, and regulatory requirements, and monitor the effectiveness of balance sheet management strategies for the organization.
• Interpret and translate financial statements and information to drive strategic and successful business decisions and growth. Communicates interpretations to ICAL’s board, and Executive Management to enable effective decision-making.
• Design and implement Taxation Framework, Standards, and Guidelines for ICAL; in line with current and projected statutory provisions on taxation. Ensures the organization is in complete adherence to global best practices in Tax Management while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Design models and frameworks to guide reporting of all ICAL organizations’ chart of accounts and accounting operations
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance provisions with respect to the organizations’ internal accounting processes, records, and reporting.
• Drive company-wide budgeting and forecasting process with the aim of providing ICAL with a comprehensive financial plan, for achieving its financial and operational goals. Provides unique insights and position on market factors, industry trends, and other cost drivers that could impact budget performance.
• Initiates, builds, and manages sustainable relationships with senior management of ICAL; other industry players, interest groups, and stakeholders within and outside Africa. Ensures investor and partnership compliance, with regards to “investor acquisition” drives and strategies.
• Provide leadership for the Finance Team within ICAL. Plays the role of coach and talent manager in fostering team cohesion, productivity, effectiveness, and engagement.
• Design framework and policies to guide financial interactions between ICAL and other associated companies set up by the parent company.
• Monitors all financial operations and transactions between ICAL and other companies within the group; to ensure group reporting is aligned with individual company reporting.
• Ensures synergy between ICAL and associated companies, by creating financial and profit opportunities internally within the Imperial group.
• Cost Management: Leads strategic cost management in the organization; through the deployment of waste elimination efforts and the implementation of activity-based costing measures.

REQUIRED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• Degree from an accredited institution
• Advanced degree (MBA/MSc Finance)
• Min. of 6 years work experience in Finance; out of which 3 years should be at senior mgt.
• Experience in GAAP, and IFRS reporting is critical.
• Experience in Corporate Finance will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certification – CFA, ACCA, CGMA
• Experience in partnering with Executive Management; to design and develop adequate Finance. Strategy & Goals, that drive corporate mission and objectives.
• Expertise in developing and interpreting financial models within a startup company.
• Technology / Digital savvy – comfortable in using digital tools for analytics, reporting, forecasting et al
• Proven ability to exercise sound financial judgments within a high-past complex work environment.
• Proven experience with corporate governance within a new / start-up company
• Ability to quickly understand issues and make wise financial decisions on behalf of the organization.
• Able to inspire confidence with internal/external parties.
• Problem-solving skills - able to manage and resolve complex financial situations adequately.
• Strong remote working skills – able to work and deliver tasks using digital and virtual tools and skills.
• Professional in work approach – high integrity and honesty; dependable and adaptable to situations
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to engage multiple stakeholders, senior executives, and Board
• Strong competencies in strategy, corporate finance, treasury, tax, financial modeling, budget forecasting and cost management, financial reporting and compliance; and investment planning