Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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Job Description
Strategic Financial Planning & Leadership
1. Develop and implement financial strategies policies and internal controls aligned with business objectives.
2. Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to align financial planning with longterm organizational goals.
3. Oversee financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting ensuring datadriven decisionmaking.
4. Prepare highimpact presentations and proposals to investors and financiers for capital raising efforts.
5. Evaluate and structure bankable investment projects including due diligence and financial modelling.
Budgeting & Cost Control
6. Coordinate the annual budget preparation process compiling inputs analyzing variances and ensuring board alignment.
7. Develop and implement cost control/management strategies to ensure optimal use of financial resources.
Cash flow & Financial Analysis
8. Monitor and manage company s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
9. Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments on projects and company performance using KPIs and models.
10. Analyze financial data to identify risks opportunities and costsaving measures.
Compliance & Regulatory Management
11. Ensure full compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements managing relationships with auditors and consultants.
12. Present and manage tax strategies to ensure minimal exposure on all statutory remittances.
Team Leadership & Operational Oversight
13. Provide leadership direction and supervision to the finance and accounting team to ensure high performance.
14. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting including audit facilitation and management of fixed assets and inventory.
15. Maintain a robust system of accounting controls and improve reporting systems and templates for business intelligence.
Requirements
Education:
- Minimum BSc/BA
- Certified Financial Analyst
- MBA or MSc (Added Advantage)
- Professional certifications (e.g. CPA ICAN ACCA or CFA).
- Advanced degree in accounting finance or business administration.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years experience in financial advisory corporate finance project finance or private equity
- Extensive experience in financial leadership roles (e.g. CFO or senior finance positions).
- Strong understanding of financial planning capital management and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead highperforming teams and collaborate across departments.
- Expertise in financial software and tools for efficient operations.
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting to stakeholders and boards.
- Experience in mergers acquisitions or international finance equity and debt restructuring and raises.
Knowledge and Proficiency in:
- Strategic financial planning budgeting and forecasting
- Financial modelling and indepth financial analysis
- Project finance and investment structuring
- ERP systems and accounting software (e.g. Sage NetSuite)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
- Confidential data handling and sound financial judgment
Employment Type
Full Time
