Reports to: Group CEO / Board of Directors
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.
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