Head of Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  
• Must be a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least 10 years’ relevant experience.
  
• Proven experience in management accounting and corporate finance in reputable private sector organizations. A background in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors will be an added advantage.
  
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools.
  

• Development and implementation of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
  
• Oversight, development, and management of the organization's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  
• Management of the company's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity and optimization of cash utilization.
  
• Identification, assessment, and management of financial risks, including credit risk, currency risk, and interest rate risk.
  
• Compliance with all tax regulations and optimization of the company's tax position.
  
• Management of the organization's capital structure, including periodic lead of capital raise initiatives to ensure optimal mix of debt and equity
  
• financing.
  
• Supervision of the organization’s investment programs to ensure that investment plans are aligned with the company's financial goals.
  
• Monitoring and analysis of the company's financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing recommendations.
  
• Leadership and management of the organization’s finance and accounting team to ensure that team members have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties effectively.
  
• Communication and interpretation of the relevant financial information to stakeholders, including investors, creditors, and regulators.
  
• Compliance with all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.
  
• Management and maintenance of the organization’s relationships with key stakeholders, including bankers, auditors, and other financial professionals.