Financial Director

Are you a qualified Chartered Accountant with 5 to 8 years experience in the Financial Services industry?  This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is wanting to join one of the most successful organizations in their field!

 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist as strategic business partner to senior leadership team, advise on long-term business and financial planning
• Assist with defining company future strategic direction, offer insight and support for tactical initiatives
• Liaise with executives set obtainable financial and operational goals, monitor progress,ensure alignment with business strategy
• Implement financial strategies, tax optimization and capital allocation plans, support corporate growth
• Manage company’s financial operations, accounting, payroll, and risk management departments
• Manage financial operations of subsidiary companies, international branches, ensure consistency in financial practices across locations
• Manage company transaction process systems, ensure reliability, efficiency, and security
• Manage acquisition due diligence process, negotiate and structure acquisitions to with company growth objectives
• Ensure timeous, accurate, and consistent financial and management reporting
• Routinely present financial results and performance reports to board of directors, provide key insights and recommendations
• Manage financial year-end audit process, ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements
• Maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets and financial data
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements both national and international levels
• Maintain accurate and compliant financial records that meet requirements of auditors and governmental agencies
• Report risk management concerns to audit committee, ensure the board is well-informed about potential issues
• Maintain relationship with external auditors, ensure recommendations are addressed effectively
• Monitor cash flow, cash balances, forecasts ensure sufficient company’s liquidity to meet operational needs
• Manage efforts to secure debt and equity financing
• Manage company investments and pension funds, ensure effective allocation and risk management
• Manage formation of detailed budgets for all departments, monitor spending, ensure alignment with financial objectives
• Produce and interpret company reports to shareholders and investors, ensure transparency and accuracy in financial communications
• Ensure company adheres to national and international financial regulations, implement necessary policies and procedures to meet compliance
• Routinely review and update financial policies, ensure they reflect current best practices and regulatory standards
• Manage company payroll, bookkeeping systems, tax compliance, ensure accurate and efficient management 

Requirements: 

• Strong leadership skills, able to guide, mentor, and inspire finance team and senior management
• Strategic thinker, solid analytical skills,able to assess financial data 
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex financial information to various audiences
• Extensive knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, tax laws, national and international 
• Experienced in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills,in high-stakes situations like mergers, acquisitions, financing
• High levels of integrity and dependability,strong sense of urgency and results orientation

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

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