Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO BOTSWANA FOR TRADING • Financial Strategy & Growth - Proposes the plan for the achievement of the financial objectives and recommends enhancing financial performance and business opportunities for the company. Implements strategies to increase and expand cash flows by increasing sales and revenue, reduction in receivables and increasing the profitability of the organization. Advises on the fiscal impact of long-term planning, introduction of new strategies/programs and various regulatory actions, increasing the income and reducing the costs. • Strong Leadership - Provides executive leadership in the consistent evaluation of short-term and long-term goals for finance teams and collaborating with other executives. • Compliance and Governance - Ensures credibility of the department by providing timely and accurate analysis of trends, forecasts and financial budgets. Supports the CEO and Board with the monthly and annual financial performance reports. Trains his team members to adopting better accounting and forecasting methods. Works closely with investment advisors on the management of the investment portfolio for the company. • Internal Controls, Risk Identification & Mitigation - Timely and eectively communicates the potential risks involved in the business and works on the mitigation process. • Experience in multiple entity environment - Oversees and directs various aspects of accounting and financial functions of various companies of the group at a global level • Investor Relations, Capital Structure & Pricing Serves as a main representative for the companys financial status in terms of expansion plans, organizations value proposition, financial results etc. Organizes presentation, roadshows, and financial statements for investor meetings for designing compelling narrative portraying strengths and weaknesses of the company. CFO ensures consistent communication with all the shareholders, providing consistent updates on the strategic orientation and progress of the company. He collaborates with the investment bankers to determine appealing price for the IPO to optimize the capital raised by the company. He manages the expectations of a broader investor base and ensures compliance with public regulations related to market. Addresses the concerns of the diverse stakeholders and steering the company towards the strategic goals. • Knowledge of finance functions and their integration with the overall business operations. • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. • Eective interpersonal skills. • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. • High level of dependability and integrity. • Strong sense of urgency and result orientation. • Strong analytical skills towards assessment of financial risks and opportunities. • Ability to manage team and produce desired results with specified timeframes and managing multiple projects. • Must have handled IPO preferably for an agrochemical/chemical company. • Experience of handling stock markets & Treasury must be part of forte. • Prior knowledge of M&A will be added advantage. • Knowledge of global financial regulations and laws. • Qualified Charted Accountant (CA) along with CS will be preferred. • Minimum 20 years of experience in Finance with around 5 years as a Head of Finance. • The candidate must be in late 40’s or early 50’s

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