Job Purpose Overview:We are currently looking for a Chief Financial Officer. This position is the lead role of the financial function of the destination and is responsible for the Finance Team and all related tasks. The role holds MD responsibilities.Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities:Oversee coordination and implementation of the budget and forecasting processes in the destination Business Units, manage the production/consolidation of the annual budget and forecasts and issue timely and complete monthly and annual financial statements.Mentor and develop the local Finance team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamics, help execute staff succession and growth plans.Implement and develop an internal control and audit system which will ensure the efficient controls along with the regular rendering of operating results.Provide leadership, direction and management to the finance team and work together with the Chief Executive Officer in drafting prospective operating budgets and determining cost effectiveness and analysis of prospective service delivery.Collaborate with the destination Chief Executive Officer, providing financial guidance and to create meaningful analytics, simulations, and business development reports.Manage all financial reporting and financial risks from a management accounting perspective and periodically report them to the Group, along with ensuring timeliness, accuracy and usefulness of financial and management reporting.Oversee the operations of the respective management accounting/controlling department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.Drive a financial performance culture based on transparent and relevant KPIs.Champion change, ensure global and local Finance related initiatives/objectives are implemented, adhered to and communicates follow-up actions to relevant teams as necessary.Oversee accurate processing of financial transactions, handle financial and related documentation according to the Group established policy and procedures.Review all month-end closing activities such as general ledger, maintenance, balance sheets, reconciliation and cost allocation.Ensure overall adherence to government regulations, as well as, verifying that all record keeping meets the government and auditors requirements.Manage relations with external auditing firms to verify, investigate finding and recommendations for financial performance enhancements.Monitor accounts receivable portfolio for trends and warning signs and ensure accounting closure process is completed accurately and on time.Ensure compliance with tax, legal and regulatory matters and to make sure that administrative, financial, risk management and reporting tasks are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.Your Qualification, Skills and Experience:Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)Minimum 4 years' audit experience in Big4 CompaniesMinimum 10 years' experience managing collaborative and remote cross-cultural teamsIndepth knowledge of IFRS and local VAT and Tax complianceFluent English Level as well as local languageBudget and Cost Control KnowledgeIT and Computer LiteracyManagement SkillsNegotiation SkillsPerformance ManagementCommunication and interpersonal SkillsNumerical Skills#J-18808-Ljbffr
