Chief Financial Officer at Adexen

Our client is a large conglomerate with business interests from engineering to FMCG and healthcare products.

Scope of the role:

• Responsible for financial processes and standards, budgeting, forecasting and tracking, investment management, strategic planning and auditing.
• Key objective is to establish financial policies and support management by providing information systems, and maintaining accurate internal and statutory financial records.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job description

• Establishing consistent planning processes & metrics across sites, functions and projects.
• Developing, implementing and managing all cost accounting and cash management procedures & reporting systems.
• Preparing financial plans and reports (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements).
• Setting and exchanging financial management best practices within group.
• Creating long term budgets and forecasts for planning purposes.
• Tracking performance and identifying deviations from plans.
• Reviewing budgets & financial forecasts to ensure results are in line with overall strategy & long term objectives.
• Leading corporate development activities including partnerships & acquisitions.
• Assuming responsibility for capital management, investments and divestments.
• Providing oversight of all internal & external audits.
• Supporting business functions in their decision making through financial insight and analyses.
• Monitoring debtors and the collection of debts.
• Managing relationship with financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and auditing firms.

Expectations

• Bachelor and/or Master degree in Accounting and certified as a Management Accountant.
• Master in Finance / Business Administration
• Extensive knowledge of the Chemical / Distribution / FMCG industry in the emerging markets will be a plus
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a similar management role, preferably in a reputed company
• Extensive knowledge of accounting theories, principles and applications.
• Knowledge in handling and analysing large datasets.
• Extensive experience in managing all important aspects within the Finance function.
• Proven leadership skills, having successfully managed a finance department.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs, especially Navision or any other similar ERP.