Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at African Industries Group - AIG

Candidate Profile

• A Chartered Accountant/ ACCA with at least 15 years of experience ( at least 7 years of heading Finance Function of reasonable size manufacturing Unit).
• Experience of handling multiple units
• Experience of managing the accounting functions of manufacturing units.
• Should have experience of handling implementation of ERP
• Maturity and leadership skills are prerequisite for the position
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Structured working style
• Analytical mind
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power point
• Presentable and good communication skills
• Should have experience of handling functions defined in Job description

Job Description

• Review of Quarterly accounting Statements, Quarterly Business Plan , Monthly Profit & Loss Account and Monthly Cash Budgets
• Ensure the deadlines for completing various reports are being met
• Provide support to Unit Accountants and ensure smooth relationship with Unit CEO’s
• Ensure the appropriate KRA’s and KPI’s are being set for Accounts, Finance and Tax department and proper monitoring system is in place
• Mentoring & Coaching of staff in the department
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of outsourced Internal Audit function
•  To help Group CFO in developing strategy for the department and achieving targets set
• Ensure Compliance with the Lenders requirements
• Operational and External Risk Management
• Ensuring timely refund of excess charges by the Banks
• Formalizing control matrix and periodical review of control matrix
• Co-ordinate with Group CFO on Manpower requirement