- Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives;

- Ensure finance credibility of enterprise by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts;

- Cash flow controls - Sources and uses of cash, accounts policies and procedures for credit and collection;

- Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system;

- Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization;

- Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action;

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions;

- Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities;

- Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company;

- Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities;

- Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met;

Corporate finance : manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate;

- Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors;

- In an annual basis, or whenever requested, carry out an analysis of the economic and financial situation of enterprise and projects in progress, give a complete report, submit proposals and a plan of action.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Masters degree in Business Management or accounting;

Work Experience : Minimum of 15 years in the Finance area, of which at least 5 in the food industry and 4 on the African continent;

- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification;

- Expertise in taxation laws and procedures;

- Exceptional leadership, business and interpersonal proficiency;

- Experience in business targets, time lines, plans and financial targets;

- Excellent negotiator and business leader;

- Influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels;

- Exceptional communication skills at all levels;

- Excellent computer or technology skills (including management software);

- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making;

- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance;

- Highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

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