Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO EAST AFRICA Location : Kampala Uganda or Nairobi Kenya Roles and responsibilities Strategy, Planning and Management · Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization. · Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency. · Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO, COO and Executive Leadership Team. · Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team. Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting · Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division. · Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget. · Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting. Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations · Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff. · Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders, foundations, investors and companys board of directors. · Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements. · Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns. · Ensure SOX compliance regarding all financial functions. · Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance. · Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies. · Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. · Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation. · Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems · Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits. Financial Management · Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability. · Oversee cash, investments and asset management area. Financial Relations and Policies · Engage finance committee and/or board of directors to develop short term and long term plans, projections and budgets. · Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials. · Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations. Finance and Accounting Team Management · Mentor and develop a team of 15 managers / Asst Manager and executives, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic. Cash Management · Oversee weekly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs · Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process Desired Candidate Profile Looking for CA's with 20-25 years of Experience. Age - max 50 years Prefer candidates from South India - (Knowledge of Tamil / Telegu /Kanada or Malayalam preferred) · Excellent communication and presentation skills. · Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence ability to motivate staff. · Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

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