Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Role Summary

• The Group CFO will provide strategic financial leadership across the company and its subsidiaries, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and growth.
• This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage group-level finance operations, oversee tax and audit matters, optimize access to finance, and provide accurate financial reporting to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk management, and investment opportunities.
• Lead group-level financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements (in line with IFRS & local GAAP).
• Ensure timely reporting to management, regulators, and investors.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management across subsidiaries.

Taxation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency.
• Oversee internal controls, risk management frameworks, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.

Funding & Capital Management:

• Build relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions to secure financing.
• Structure funding models for projects and working capital requirements.
• Assess M&A opportunities, partnerships, and capital raising strategies.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and build capacity within the finance team across subsidiaries.
• Implement performance management frameworks for finance staff.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications: ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or CPA required.
• 12+ years’ progressive experience in finance leadership, with at least 5 years as CFO/Finance Director in a group or conglomerate structure.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, audit processes, IFRS, and financial compliance.
• Proven track record of raising capital and managing banking/investor relations.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

Key Skills:

• Financial strategy & risk management.
• Taxation, audit, and compliance expertise.
• Capital raising & investor relations.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Leadership, communication, and negotiation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial Strategy & Reporting:

• Accuracy and timeliness of group financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Forecast-to-actual variance within ±10%.
• Implementation of financial strategies approved by the Board.

Tax & Compliance:

• Zero penalties or fines from tax/regulatory authorities.
• Timely completion of annual audits (within statutory deadlines).
• Percentage reduction in tax liabilities through efficient structuring.

Access to Finance & Capital Management:

• Amount of funding raised (equity, debt, grants) within the year.
• Cost of capital compared to industry benchmarks.
• Cash flow coverage ratio maintained above required thresholds.

Operational Efficiency:

• Reduction in financial leakages or inefficiencies (measured annually).
• Implementation of group-wide ERP or financial management systems.
• Working capital cycle improvements (receivables, payables, inventory).

Leadership & Team Development:

• Staff retention rate in the finance team.
• Percentage of finance staff achieving professional certifications.
• Employee satisfaction score within the finance department.