Business Controller (Head of Finance) at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Req ID: 1376

Job Description

• Form a close working relationship with the CEO/Managing Director, Finance Director and Senior Managers providing the strategic guidance required to support current activities and future growth.
• Ensure integrity of numbers and reporting at all times
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers
• To participate fully in the general management of the Company
• To actively support a culture that places safety and the environment as top priorities at all levels of the Company
• To provide leadership and direction to the Finance and procurement
• To advise on the introduction, updating and renewal of financial systems and oversee the implementation any duly approved investment in systems
• To actively develop the Company’s ERP systems
• Ensure that company-wide financial risks are identified and mitigation strategies developed
• Ensure optimum staffing levels and organizational structures are in place within the Finance, and procurement functions

Requirements

• University Graduate or equivalent
• Internationally recognized accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in increasing roles of responsibility and within large and leading organizations
• Experience of large projects and EPIC would be advantageous
• Preferably experience of working in or dealing with business in Africa or other emerging markets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour – sets a good example
• Proven record of leading and developing subordinates
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and delegate
• Culturally aware and adept at operating in a multi-cultural environment
• Highly IT literate with strong experience in ERP systems
• Advance MS Excel financial planning and modelling skills
• Solid team player with high energy and go get attitude to deliver results
• High degree of resilience

Primary Skills:

• Accountant, Accounting, BSc, Finance, MS Office, MS Power Point, MSc, Oil & Gas