Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy amp Planning
- Develop and execute the company s financial strategy to align with overall business goals
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and performance tracking
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior management for strategic decision-making
- Formulate long‑term financial models and financial risk management strategies
Financial Reporting amp Analysis
- Oversee the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards for financial reporting
- e g GAAP IFRS
- Monitor financial performance by analyzing key performance indicators KPIs and preparing financial reports for the executive team and board
- Conduct profitability analysis and cash flow projections to support growth initiatives
Risk Management amp Compliance
- Identify assess and mitigate financial risks to the organization
- Ensure compliance with local national and international financial regulations
- Manage relationships with external auditors ensuring annual audits are carried out in compliance with industry standards
- Oversee corporate governance and internal controls ensuring all financial practices are legally compliant
Capital Management amp Fundraising
- Lead capital‑raising activities including debt equity financing and maintaining investor relations
- Ensure effective cash flow management and working capital optimization
- Analyze and recommend appropriate capital structures for long‑term growth and sustainability
Operational Management
- Provide leadership to the finance and accounting teams to optimize the financial performance of the company
- Establish and maintain effective processes and systems for accounting budgeting and financial forecasting
- Develop financial operational efficiencies to support overall company objectives
Stakeholder Communication
- Communicate financial performance strategy and key developments to investors stakeholders and the board of directors
- Collaborate with senior leadership on acquisitions mergers and partnerships
- Lead financial due diligence during M amp A transactions or strategic investments
Team Leadership amp Development
- Build and manage a high‑performing finance team
- Mentor and develop finance staff ensuring there is succession planning and ongoing professional development
- Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous improvement within the finance team
Skills
- Strategic thinking and high‑level financial acumen
- Expertise in risk management capital structuring and compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex financial matters to non‑financial stakeholders
- Advanced problem‑solving skills and business acumen
- Ability to work in fast‑paced environments and manage multiple priorities
Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Master s degree (MBA) preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a plus.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
- Proven experience with financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting.
- Strong knowledge of corporate finance, regulatory frameworks, and accounting standards.
- Expertise in financial software and ERP systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.