Head - Finance - Agri/Dairy - CA

1. Partnering with Business Units

2. Financial Planning and Budgeting

3. Financial Reporting and Interpretation of Performance

4. Provides financial advice and guidance on :

a. Organisation viability and cash flow;

b. What-if- analyses around projects; 

c. Financial modelling.

5. Internal control systems and Process Improvement up of systems.

6. Setting up of systems.

7. Corporate Governance and Risk Management :

i. Pro-actively keeps up-to-date with corporate governance and statutory requirements.

ii. Ensures sound implementation of corporate governance principles.

iii. Ensures compliance with established control procedures and authority levels.

iv. Coordinates the submission of statutory and local authority returns.

v. Contribute to the identification of risks to the organisation and the implementation of action plans to mitigate risks.

vi. Participation in organisation risk committee.

8. Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow Management

9. Tax Compliance (where applicable)

10. Improve Business Information, Knowledge Management and Intelligence : 

- Establish appropriate IS / IT strategies, processes and capabilities that will enable the organisation to gain competitive advantage via superior IS / IT applications.

- Facilitate the continual improvement of IS / IT applications by providing appropriate strategic and operational advice on the investment and management of IS / IT resources.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS :

- Qualification : Chartered Accountant

- Experience : minimum of 10-15 years post qualification of which 5 years should be in senior management position holding financial accounting & monitoring responsibilities. Prior experience of working in Africa will be an added advantage. Candidates from similar business field will be preferred.

- IT Literate having good working knowledge of SAP would be preferred.

- Prior experience of developing and using financial monitoring and reporting systems.

- Able to work effectively in diverse team environment.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES :

- Analytical skill to review the reports, interpret & provide narrative analysis and suggest/recommend follow up /action plan.

- Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.

- Time management, ability to prioritize and organizes work flow.

- Quick learner, strive for continuous improvement.

- Flexible and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

- Ability to lead

- Excellent oral and written communications

- Proven interpersonal skills

- Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail & follow up

- Fluency in spoken & written English language.

SHOULD BE FROM A TRADING FIRM IDEALLY OR SHOULD HAVE WORKED IN AFRICA