Group Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : Group CFO - Central Africa. Qualification: MBA Finance or CA Exp: 15+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major retail group / company with having managed turn over which crosses USD 500-800 Million Job Responsibilities: Work with – CEO on the strategic vision of the organization including cultivating and fostering strategic relationships and potential alliances, engage in the growth agenda including acquisitions and joint venture strategies. Collaborate with senior leaders on operational and strategic issues as they arise, provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, and revenue/expense analysis. Develop and promote a framework to drive financial acumen and accountability across the organization, provide timely and meaningful analyses and reporting to operational leaders. Work with the CEO and other senior executives on assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts as per pricing policy. Successful at building & leading large high-performance teams. Effectively lead the team by hiring and retaining top-grade talent. Evaluation of the finance team, plan for innovation and continual improvement as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals. Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets. Oversees accounting departments, budget preparation & internal audit & compliance functions. Reports financial status (GM percentage & NP goals) by developing sales forecasts & analysis of sales pipelines, reporting results, analyzing variances, developing improvements. African experience is MUST Languages – English (Mandatory), Portuguese (Desired), Arabic (Desired).

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