Head of Finace (Ref: 416) at Global Profilers

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounting, Treasury, Budgetary, Financial Planning and Internal Control functions
• Prepare the Company Annual Operating Budget, Financial Plans & Analysis, cash flow projections, source & use of funds in addition to standard Management Account
• Manage the daily cash liquidity and monitor cash flow projections to determine the optimum use and need  of funds in order to optimize both the Cash Conversion cycle (CCC) and Working Capital requirements
• Oversee accurate & timely preparation and submission of Financial Statements, Management Reports & Legal Entity Accounts
• Supervise continuously the company’s business performance and conduct Gap Analysis to present solutions and improvements
• Manage the relationship with banks and make necessary negotiations to get the best of facilities while monitoring inter-banks transactions and accounts’ balances
• Establish the Internal Control department & processes to safeguard the company’ assets, ensure that all transactions are properly authorized internally and externally as well as that transactions are timely and accurately recorded
• Liaise with External Auditors, prepare statutory and fiscal returns, and submit as approved
• Generate feasibility and pay-back studies for new business ventures or expansions as well as preparation of CAPEX budgets to support capacity requirements
• Provide source of expertise and advice to managers and staff on financial issues
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to safeguard company’s assets and interests
• Supervise the insurance activities and ensuring the relevancy and adequacy of insurance coverage
• Responsible for maintaining proper Books of Accounts as per GAAP standards and preparing monthly financial reports as per schedule fixed by Management
• Ensure maintenance of reliable accounting systems and MIS
• Participate in the strategic planning process and preparation of the annual work program, budget, business plan and annual reports
• Provide  effective oversight on project finances to ensure sound financial management, timely disbursement of funds and conformity with the company business plan
• Tax planning & compliance along with broad knowledge of IFRS standards 

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor degree minimum with CPA/CA/CMA. Master degree is a plus
• 10 years of solid experience in the FMCG manufacturing & distribution industry
• Excellent Communication skills and perfect command of English language
• PC proficient with sound working experience in ERP systems (Oracle Business Suites)
• 5 years in a leadership position