Head of Finance

Job Brief: We are looking for a Head of Finance to supervise all financial tasks of our company and ensure we use capital and resources beneficially.

Head of Finance responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.

Ultimately, you will maintain our company’s financial health and increase profitability in the long run.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the organization’s financial reporting. This comprises all required financial reporting, monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans, and budgeting and forecasting.
• Managing and overseeing the financial systems of the organization.
• Providing sound financial assistance and information to management in order for it to make important business decisions.
• Review budgets.
• Consult board members regarding funding strategy.
• Present financial statistics and insights to the Board of Directors.
• Perform risk analysis and management.
• Forecast daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance.
• Compare investment opportunities and make recommendations.
• Oversee an accounting team.
• Generate cost and profit analysis.
• Create secure processes to ensure data is confidential.
• Organize resources and administer cash flows and transactions.
• Ascertain all accounting endeavors and audits comply with financial laws and rules.
• Make recommendations to reduce costs.
• Relationship management with Investors (where applicable).
• Appraisal and analysis of investments.

Academic Qualification: BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience
• 5+ years of management experience

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities
• Self-assured in presenting results to a group
• Skills in strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving creativity
• Ability to work with higher management to organize, plan, and achieve financial goals for the organization