Chief Finance Manager at Andersen

Job Summary

Our client, an indigenous agricultural commodity trading company is looking to hire a Chief Finance Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the Business Financial Strategy and the overall financial risks of the company. In addition, manage and lead financial initiatives of the company, oversee the finance team and aid on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to financial management, reporting, budget management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting needs, securing new funding, treasury management, payroll and customer payment process for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.
• Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.
• Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.
• Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, the management team, and the rest of the company
• Manage finance team and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities.
• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive management team
• Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and oversee all financial reporting preparation. Analyze financial data, evaluate performance against targets and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in strategic planning, evaluate investment opportunities, assess business performance and advise accordingly. Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
• Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business to exceed business plan targets
• Identify, assess and manage financial risks that could impact the organization’s performance and objectives by ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational in the company.
• Develop and monitor the control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting or any related field
• MBA/M.Sc. in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is compulsory.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with at least the last 3 spent in a similar role.
• Experience in export operations & supply chain.

COMPETENCIES

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, Investor relations and international finance.
• Proven experience with SaaS business models and their associated revenue recognition.
• Established knowledge of Business ERP
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and IFRS.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Possess good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Possess good organization and time management.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Good ability to maintain accuracy when dealing with numbers.
• Possess a high level of integrity.