Chief Financial Officer at Global Profilers

Job Description
Summary

To develop and execute finance strategies, policies and plan that include compliance with all standard statutory policies; to perform effective risk management and must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive management team, OPERATION AND COMMERCIAL DIRECTORS
• Advising on long term business and financial planning.
• Identify and address financial risk of the company.

DELIVERS TIMELY FINANCIAL REPORTS

• Generating accurate information and analysis from the financial and operational day-to-day transactions in line with agreed timelines
• Developing and managing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that guarantees a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Optimize the management of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance the company’s cash position.
• Overseeing the company’s budgeting process & ensuring full implementation and monitoring of the agreed budget.
• Implement accounting standards, process and disciplines to ensure reliable/accurate and timely delivery of required management information.
• Drive the company's financial planning, management, and reporting
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Provide management with timely, complete and accurate financial information for business decision-making.
• Co-ordinate and manage the budgets and forecasting process
• Conduct business performance analysis and interpretation
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage the external audit relationship
• Optimize the business tax liabilities and ensure timely submission of tax returns.
• Implement appropriate financial controls
• Identify key risks and implement internal risk management framework
• Manage the internal audit and risk management relationships
• An adviser to the MD and Board of Directors on how the allocation of resources to ensure stability and growth.
• Investor reporting and engagement.

Qualifications
Education /Key outputs

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant field is a plus
• ACCA/ICAN is a plus
• Business financial information management
• Financial planning and strategy
• Annual budgets/forecasts and strategic plans
• Financial reporting for internal and external purposes
• Tax management
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance
• Information Management System

Additional Information
Qualities /Requirement  

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 5 years’ experience at CFO level (ideally in an FMCG, distribution industry)
• Good financial skills, particularly IFRS and standard costing principles.
• Proven track record in the development and implementation of broad financial, auditing and accounting strategies.
• Should be very knowledgeable about financial reporting, financial strategy.
• Previous experience in a reputable accounting or audit firm is highly desired
• Understands budgeting, forecasting and a financial planner
• Experience in retail industry and hospitality.