Finance Head

Job Description : FINANCE HEAD MAURITIUS The role of the Head of Finance will be to: · Oversee the day-to-day planning, managing and controlling of all financial activities of the division · Lead the stock control and inventory activities of the division · Manage treasury, projects financing and cash flow requirements · Liaise and negotiate with financial institutions · Prepare monthly Management Accounts and reporting packs for consolidation and compile the Finance section of the Board packs · Develop and maintain accounting & finance strategies to meet the division's short and long-term objectives · Prepare business plans for new projects both local and regionally · Lead business planning, accounting/finance forecasting, tax aspects and budgeting efforts of the division · Manage and monitor the performance of the finance department and ensure that all internal controls are being properly exercised and maintained. · Work closely with the internal & external auditors to ensure compliance and timely preparation of yearly statutory financial statements · Provide relevant timely information to the business partners in the division The Successful Applicant The Head of Finance will be based in Mauritius and will require the following attributes: · Qualified professional with at least 5 years' experience in a senior management position. · In-depth knowledge of risk management practices · Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and leadership skills · Strong team player working with cross functional teams · Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills · Result oriented with ability to maintain standards of corporate governance principles

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