Key Responsibilities:Liaise with External Auditors and Regulators: Engage with external auditors and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Risk Management: Identify financial risks (market, credit, operational, and liquidity) and implement risk mitigation policies to protect company assets.
Internal Controls: Ensure robust internal controls to safeguard financial data and prevent fraud or errors.
Capital Structure Optimization: Manage the company's debt and equity effectively to optimize capital structure.
Investment Management: Evaluate investment opportunities and funding sources.
Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders.
Corporate Governance: Provide financial insight into risk management, compliance, and ethical standards as part of corporate governance.
Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify areas for cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements.
Financial Strategy and Operations: Manage group financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing, ensuring alignment with short and long-term goals.
Long-term Financial Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies that include planning, risk management, and investment for long-term success.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all financial functions, including tax planning.
Team Leadership: Direct the finance and accounting team, ensuring their professional development and contributing to key business decisions as part of the management team.Qualifications:Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Certification: Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA and MIA are necessary.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Big Four audit firm, and at least 3 years of experience in a public listed company.#J-18808-Ljbffr