Chief Financial Officer at Robert Walters

Job Summary

• This individual will be responsible for directing, leading and overseeing all financial activities of the company and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and in the business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide the Managing Director and Management Team with expert advice and support regarding financial management and control.
• Responsible for conducting annual budgeting and monthly reviews. Ensure the appropriateness of the key assumptions included in financial plans and annual budget proposals. Identify and highlight potential areas of concern in a timely manner.
• Manage all financial activities, including cost analysis, capital expenditures, working capital, cash flow management and tax planning. Work with the corporate team or other defined units in establishment of appropriate policies in these areas.
• To advice management on financial implications of proposals and be proactive in decision taking and implementation.
• To co-ordinate the preparation of Annual Estimates, Long Term Plan etc., review and monitor actual performance against plans.
• Reduction of the company’s business and operational risks by procuring and managing insurance policies at competitive costs.
• Advise on the economic viability and financial implications of marketing decisions in the areas of channel development, product mix, promotion etc.
• To prepare Board Reports for Managing Director’s review and attend Board Meetings. Also organize relevant documents in liaison with the Company Secretary.
• To provide all necessary information that aids the Board in taking operational and strategic decisions.
• To evaluate and advise on the viability of new investment proposals at both Management and board’s levels. Also prepare Capital Expenditure/Revenue proposals with sound justification and reliable information.
• Maintain credible and fool proof systems of book keeping and financial reporting that will ensure that companies’ assets and liabilities are completely and accurately recorded and that information generated there from meet the needs of various users.
• Ensure that the company’s trade debtors are managed through strict implementation of approved credit policy.
• Ensure that the company’s operations and financial reporting systems comply with relevant statutory and regulating requirements
• Ensure that the company’s working capital is maintained at optimal level to attain the twin objective of profitability and liquidity.
• Provide quality commercial support for the Sales team to ensure that the company retains the patronage and loyalty of its customers

Qualifications

• First Degree in Accounting
• 10 year experience in a Reputable manufacturing company 
• Professional Qualifications - ICAN, ACA, CPA, ACCA