Head of Finance
Head of Finance
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Job Description
Job Title: Head of Finance
Job Summary:
The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading and managing the financial operations of the organization ensuring financial health statutory compliance and strategic financial planning. The role will support the executive leadership with insights and analysis that drive business growth profitability and operational efficiency in a dynamic logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Management:
- Develop and implement the companys financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide financial forecasts risk analysis and strategic input to support decisionmaking.
- Lead annual budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulatory and legal requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors tax advisors and regulatory bodies.
Operational Finance:
- Monitor cash flow accounts investments and asset management.
- Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Drive costsaving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team ensuring high performance and continuous development.
- Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.
Business Partnering & Support:
- Collaborate with logistics operations procurement and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
- Support pricing strategies contract negotiations and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
- Implement and improve processes for better reporting control and decisionmaking.
- Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
- Engage with external stakeholders; banks tax authorities clients etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting or related field; Master s degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g. ACA CPA ACCA CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Industry experience in logistics supply chain transportation retail coldchain or related sectors.
- Strong analytical strategicthinking and problemsolving skills.
- Proficient in financial software (e.g. Sage Microsoft 360 QuickBooks or other ERP systems).
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic and commercial acumen
- Strong ethical foundation and integrity
- Resultsoriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Presentation skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using HOFF25 as subject of the mail.
Employment Type
Full Time
