Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) at Workforce Group

Job Description

We are seeking to hire a Deputy CFO for our client, a market leader in Africa offering affordable and clean solar energy. This individual will be responsible for all financial elements of the accelerated growth strategy and the implementation of best-in-class processes, internal controls, and reporting thereon. S(he) will also ensure the continuous development of the Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Finance department – business partnership and delivery on KPIs are the key words
• Finance planning and analysis – providing clear and executable reports and advice
• Review of business models for new product and service offerings
• Budgetary and KPI control and cost management
• Reporting timely and correct management accounts and statutory accounts
• Reporting to investors and other stakeholders
• Reporting to all tax and other regulatory authorities
• Equity/debt financing strategy
• Treasury (cash flow management) and payments
• Procurement
• Set up and maintenance of internal control environment

Educational Qualification/Professional Qualification

• Pro-active, energetic, and no-nonsense leader
• Team player in the executive team
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (senior level)
• Focused on developing him/herself and the team
• Continuously striving for improvement and resilient
• High business acumen – streetwise
• Delegates when possible and hands-on when necessary
• All round financial professional
• At least 10 years’ experience as finance professional with a progressive career path
• Excellent analytical skills combined with attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Msc /Bsc /HND in Accountancy/ Finance combined with ICAN, ACCA (equivalent) is preferred
• High integrity is a must.