Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO EASTERN AFRICA - Founded in 2006, the company provides comprehensive agricultural solutions, including warehousing, logistics, procurement, and collateral management. - As one of Asia's leading integrated post-harvest management services companies, it assists farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and agricultural communities in addressing challenges such as post-harvest losses, access to bank financing, and market connectivity. - By creating sustainable partnerships between farming communities and agricultural buyers, it enhances market efficiency, resulting in better crop price realization for farmers and reduced intermediary costs for buyers. - The goal is to become a strategic link in the global agricultural commodities supply chain. Beyond tackling farmers' challenges, the integrated solutions offer value to banks, financial institutions, agri-processors, and commodity exchanges. - Various value-added services, such as risk management, retailing, and logistics, are also provided. Key Responsibilities: - Handle overall financial functions to be listed company such as IPO process, - Funding as well as oversee Finance and Accounting Team. Job Description: - Developing a financial strategy: Work with CEO and other senior executives to develop a financial strategy that is aligned with the company's goals and objectives. - Analyzing financial data, assessing risks and opportunities, and identifying areas where the company can improve its financial performance. - Managing financial reporting: Ensuring that the company's financial reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with all relevant regulations - Overseeing the preparation of financial statements, working with external auditors, and ensuring that the company is following all relevant accounting standards. - Securing financing by working closely with investment bankers, underwriters, and other financial advisors to secure financing for the IPO. - Negotiating the terms of the offering, setting the price for the shares, and developing marketing materials to promote the company to potential investors. - Investor Relations: the CFO will be responsible for maintaining transparent communication and building trust with investors, ensuring they are well-informed about the company's financial health and strategic direction. - Managing risks: To identify and manage risks associated with the IPO process, including financial, legal, and reputational risks. - Working with legal counsel and other advisors to ensure that the company is complying with all relevant laws and regulations, and that any potential issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner. Education: CA - 15 years in finance and accounting - Experience in IPO listing - Excellent communication, negotiation and management skills

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