Group Chief Financial Officer

The Group CFO manages all accounting & financial processes of the group by planning directing and conductingaccounting activities within the Finance Department by performing the following duties personally or throughsubordinates;

• Responsibility in overseeing all accounting functions such as general ledgers financial statements &cost control systems ensuring that all reporting and bookkeeping is accurate and in compliance withfinancial regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all statutory taxes.
• Oversee the monthend closing process constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all monthend closing activities including general ledger accounts balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocations.
• Regularly examine financial statements to ensure they are accurate and free of any errors
• Prepare and present month budget vs. actual reports for ownership entities.
• Prepare and present monthly cash flow reports for each ownership entity.
• Analyse accounting reports and make formal recommendations for improvements to reduce costs and increase profits.
• Access & evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regards to goals budgets and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Assure conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage the preparation and support of all external audits.
• Ensure the proper usage of all financial software. Encourage the usage of financial softwares to provide
• financial and operational information. Make suggestions for automating processes and increasing efficiency.
• Manage adhoc Projects related to financial softwares such as Change Requests and requirements for integration. Stay abreast of industry changes and current tax/accounting laws. Determine accounting and tax implication for all material business decisions.
• Represent the Finance Department at Board Meeting and present Financial Reports to Board of Directors.
• Implement new financial policies procedures and processes as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate and strategize methods to attain team goals and initiatives within the finance department.
• Mentor and develop the finance department team members; managing work allocation systems training performance evaluation and the building of an effect and efficient team dynamic.

Skills and Qualifications;

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting & Finance plus either one of CPA CMA or ACCA
• Certified Public Accountant with 10 or more years related experience
• Skills in financial applications such as MS AX Dynamics Oracle Financial Netsuite or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially in MS Excel.
• Language skills with ability to read analyse and interpret relevant technical journals financial reportsand legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or coworkers.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and boards of directors.
• Strong leadership skills & Detail Orientated