Chief Financial Officer

Our client one  of the leading Financial Services providers is seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer whose main scope will be forecasting the company’s financial standing based on financial and operational data and reports provided by the finance and accounting team.

Key Responsibilities
•Ensure the smooth operation of the Finance function under his/hers responsibility and ensure that business goals are met as per the Company’s overall strategic planning.
•Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of management accounts and statutory financial statements with full cooperation with head office.
•Production of all relevant reporting as required by regulatory authorities (including Central Banks if applicable) and senior management (head office).
•Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained at all times.
•Preparation and management of the budgeting process as well as of the re-forecasting and other planning processes with full coordination with head office.
•Ensure the legal requirements for TAX and VAT are met.
•Maintain relations and cooperate with external associates such as auditors, banks, etc.
•Liaise and collaborate with other departmental Heads as required.
•Assist with high-level decisions about policy and strategy.
•Help with recruiting new staff members as and when necessary.
•Ensure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations on a timely basis.
•Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.
•Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs.
•Close coordination with head office on all decision to be taken.
•Any further responsibilities/duties that your direct supervisor may assign to you during your employment.
Minimum Requirements
•BA/BSc University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related subject.
•ACCA, ACA, FCA or any other professional qualifications (i.e., ICPAK).
•A minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Accounting, Audit, Banking or any other related areas of which a minimum 2-3 years in financial industries will be considered as a strong advantage.
•Additional diplomas and/or certificates in the accounting, audit, financial statements, and financial markets fields.
•Strong fluency with Excel formulas and function Proficiency.
•Knowledge of the principles of accounting, cash and debt management, treasury trading and continuous improvement in a corporate setting.
•Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and updates in reporting.
•Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
•Ability to priorities various projects and tasks.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
•Previous experience with relevant SAP Accounting software will be considered as an advantage.

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specifications are requested to send their CVS to [email protected] by  14th September 2023 indicating the role on the subject line. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Monthly Salary range: $ 3,500 – $5,000