Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO EAST AFRICA largest manufacturing unit in the Africa continent. Job Description Overall responsible for managing the Finance Team. Monthly Management reporting with detailed analysis of sales and profit along with a comparison with prior Rolling estimates, Annual Business Plan, and Previous Year. Manage the company’s operations working capital and capital expenditure. Ensure compliance of all applicable statutory and legal requirements; payment of PAYE/WHT & filing of PAYE / WHT returns - Monthly / Quarterly / Annual; timely filing of the company's annual tax returns. Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, this includes planning and managing internal/statutory/ external audits. Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status. Liaise with and provide support to HOD’s regarding departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting, this includes monitoring the budget implementation and advice on the reallocation of funds when/where necessary. Ensure that all company assets records are well maintained in accordance with the accounting standards. Monitor depreciation of company assets to ensure that the provisions are made in accordance with the accounting standards. Plan, direct, and coordinate risk and insurance programs of establishments to control risks and losses. Analyze, classify risks and determine their potential impact on the company. Prepare operational and risk reports for management analysis. Direct insurance negotiations and ensure that internal processes are adhered to ensure our claims are honored should there be any in the year. Prepare Board Meeting documents and the circulation of the same to all the board members one week prior to the meeting. Update and implement all necessary finance policies and accounting practices from time to time in consultation with other senior finance officers. Set up and continuously evaluate internal control systems in line with changing demands, and ensure they are appropriately designed to serve the best interest of the company. Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants. Qualification: Chartered Accountant Experience: 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing and SAP environment. International/African experience would be highly considered. Key Competencies and skills Analytical skills Decision-making skills Excellent communication skills Interpersonal skills Leadership Skills Mentoring skills Problem-Solving skills

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