Chief Finance Officer at Novella Africa

Job Summary

• Responsible for providing conceptual leadership for the strategic direction and daily operations for all conceptual financial decisions.
• Responsible for providing leadership for strategic investment, financing, and wealth maximization decisions.
• Responsible for the development of the overall financial strategy and guiding the operational execution of the delivery of this vision, ultimately delivering sustainable growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

Create a dynamic and “fit for purpose” organizational structure, develop and lead senior management team to deliver against key organizational goals, whilst embracing and driving through continuous financial improvement.

• Implements finance strategy, lead our finance team, and manage internal and external activities relating to finance.
• Strategic Planning 
• Determine the optimal structure that will best deliver on the financial obligations and commitments of the organization.
• Assess and fully develop the financial systems of the organization to superior levels of service and functionality for all customers served by the finance department. Develop and implement financial processes that proactively and strategically establish the highest levels of benchmarks and performance for the total organization in cooperation with the executive team. 
• Develop effective financial strategies for service delivery to sustain current business and ensure that the organization is sustainable on the long run. 
• Implement and improve the financial rolling plan, strategic direction, business strategy, and business model as approved by the board
• Engage with the Board and the relevant departments to ensure the adoption and delivery of corporate plans, projects, and KPIs.
• Financial Planning & Management
• Develop and implement effective financial strategies, policies, controls framework, and management systems to guide and support overall business operations ensuring compliance with statutory provisions 
• Contribute in the development of strategic plans and forecasts; making
• recommendations as appropriate through evidence-based financial modeling 
• Develop investment strategies that will ensure high returns on investment while ensuring liquidity for business operations
• Supervise the management of the organization’s treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application, and growth of funds as approved by management 
• Implement approved Board financial policies in line with generally accepted Financial/Accounting practices, IFRS, and other statutory requirements
• Drive the preparation of company annual budgets and monitor performance targets
• Health & Safety responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations and policies.
• Liaise with the Head of HSEQ on any health, safety, or security problem that you cannot resolve.
• Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all staff under direct management and expected to contribute to the health and safety of all personnel in the overall business unit.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Learning & Growth responsibilities
• Manage the performance of team members within the business unit through the formal performance management system 
• Keeping abreast of developments and changes in the field by reading pertinent journals, and attending meetings and courses.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting.
• A registered member of ICAN, ACCA, CFA
• 10-12 years of experience in a financial managerial role.
• Experience in management reporting in a commercial/supply chain enterprise.
• Proficient knowledge in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
• Demonstrate good financial control and communication skills.
• Must be customer-focused and a strategic thinker.
• Have the ability to deliver results.
• Have professional confidence.