Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO FOOD INDUSTRY EAST AFRICA Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives; - Ensure finance credibility of enterprise by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts; - Cash flow controls - Sources and uses of cash, accounts policies and procedures for credit and collection; - Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system; - Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization; - Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action; - Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions; - Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities; - Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company; - Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities; - Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met; Corporate finance : manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate; - Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors; - In an annual basis, or whenever requested, carry out an analysis of the economic and financial situation of enterprise and projects in progress, give a complete report, submit proposals and a plan of action. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Masters degree in Business Management or accounting; Work Experience : Minimum of 25 years in the Finance area, of which at least 5 in the food industry and 4 on the African continent; - Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification; - Expertise in taxation laws and procedures; - Exceptional leadership, business and interpersonal proficiency; - Experience in business targets, time lines, plans and financial targets; - Excellent negotiator and business leader; - Influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels; - Exceptional communication skills at all levels; - Excellent computer or technology skills (including management software); - Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making; - High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance; - Highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

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