Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s financial activities, including being responsible for the finance and accounting professionals who perform operational functions
• Serve in a strategic advisory role for the CEO and C-suite peers.
• Supervise in the preparation of timely financial statements
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information for management while recommending further courses of action
• Develop trends and forecasts of the firm’s finances to feed the business budgetary process
• Manage the preparation of the company's budget
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plan and budget
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company (and subsidiaries) finances is maintained
• Conduct financial risk management
• Assist Management in the financial evaluation of potential investments
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits is fit for purpose and comply with financial regulations
• Monitor and keep management apprised of available funding options
• Assist in determining the appropriate capital structure for the company and its subsidiaries
• Maintain company’s relationship with financial partners, and arrange and negotiate financing as required
• Accountable to both the organization and various regulatory entities and authorities.
• Must be well-versed in both generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)and state and federal regulations, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools. (THIS IS A DEAL-BREAKER)
• Advanced knowledge of Accounting Software
• Strategic decision-making

Other Competencies:

• Negotiation skills (in view of regular engagement with contractors, vendors, clients, and funding partners).
• Leadership skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Educational Qualification/Certification:

• A first degree in a science course is preferred, but not a deal-breaker.
• Master’s Degree and any other certifications shall be an added advantage
• Membership of Accounting Bodies like ICAN, ACCA, ANAN is required

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience 

• Minimum of 15 years experience in Finance/Accounting, out of which, at least, 4 years must be in core finance and at least 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Past Management Consulting, Audit or Finance function experience at a manufacturing, power or energy company would be an added advantage.