Head of Finance

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management:

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
• Provide financial forecasts, risk analysis, and strategic input to support decision-making.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Operational Finance:

• Monitor cash flow, accounts, investments, and asset management.
• Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.

Business Partnering & Support:

• Collaborate with logistics operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
• Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
• Implement and improve processes for better reporting, control, and decision-making.
• Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
• Engage with external stakeholders; banks, tax authorities, clients, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, retail, coldchain or related sectors.
• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial software (e.g., Sage, Microsoft 360, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and commercial acumen
• Strong ethical foundation and integrity
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Presentation skill