Head of Finance

As Head of Finance, you would be:

• Responsible for shaping overall financial strategy and direction that will drive sustainable growth, increase topline & bottom-line to increase value in setting the future direction of the company.
• Provide guidance, leadership support and strategic direction to the Finance, Supply Chain Management, internal control and risk management functions of the company.
• Operate and run an efficient and effective finance team; champion the process of minimizing risk and effective book closing and internal control processes and procedures.
• Produce accurate and timely financial results; managing and running of all the finance activities of the company, including but not limited to business plan, budgeting, billing, credit controls, payable management, inventory and asset control, revenue assurance, financial planning, forecasting, analysis and negotiations in preserving the assets of the organization.
• Provide financial leadership and align business and finance strategy to grow the business by contributing to the planning and execution of transactions.
• Work closely with the MD and top management on the long-term strategic vision of the company including fostering and cultivating stakeholder’s relationship at different levels.
• Responsible for the business performance framework and risk management operations of the company by ensuring compliance with financial regulations, industry regulations and all other relevant regulations, and communicate value and risk issues to top management and the board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Banking and Finance or related field from a reputable institution.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience (manufacturing sector experience would be an added advantage).
• 5+ years at Strategic/ Senior Management position.
• Professional qualifications i.e. ICAN, ACA, ACCA.
• Deep understanding and experience with billing & accounting (ERP) software implementation and deployment is required.
• Knowledge of Financial management systems, accounting policies and standards; tax management, costing accounting etc.
• Strong presentation and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.