Head, Finance at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Design and implement strategies and mechanisms to safeguard the Fund’s financial assets
• Liase with all relevant head to develop the Fund’s annual corporate budget and the allocation of financial resources
• Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of budget positions of all the departments and units
• Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with leading practices
• Coordinate the identification of risks and medium to long term financial implications of intended
• Corporate projects/initiatives, and provide relevant advice to the fund’s executive management.
• Manage expenditure/transactions in line with the Fund’s approved financial authority limits
• Ensure optimal capital expenditure for the Fund and ensure the fund has sufficient liquidity to meet its medium-term requirements and obligations
• Develop, articulate and implement procedures and controls to ensure that the Fund’s financing requirements are proactively anticipated and met at a reasonable cost
• Ensure effective utilization of the financial resources of the Fund including achieving cost efficiency in line with its business objectives
• Oversee the timely, accurate generation of relevant financial information/reports to aid the Fund’s executive management strategic decision making
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of the Fund’s financial statements in line with relevant statutory requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Keep abreast of changes and updates to financial regulations
• Continuously review the Finance department’s activities and make recommendations for improvement to the Head, Finance and Corporate services

Minimum Qualification:

• A good university degree in a numerate field
• Any of ACA, ACCA or similar qualification

Knowledge & Skills:

• 7 years experience in finance or at least 5 years of audit experience in an accounting firm
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including in-depth understanding of finance best practices, knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards
• Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions
• Excellent appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable tools