CFO at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Serve as an active member of Executive leadership team.
• Drive change within the organization through financial analysis and management by providing the detailed financial information required.
• Recommend and implement policies, controls, checks, balances, procedures and processes as required as part of the Executive leadership team.
• Develop, review and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor, improve and ensure the full serviceability of the Company IT resources including security back up of the Company IT resources, data protection.
• Prepare Board papers and presentations for the Board and Shareholders and attend Company Board meetings and Company AGMs to present these in person.
• Develop and oversee monthly management reporting that are relevant for both Company Directors and for departmental managers.
• Ensure that the financial software systems are appropriate, updated, secure and properly utilized, with appropriate user training.
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability for working capital and other cash requirements.
• Oversee preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting to the Company’s board of Directors.
• Identify, recommend, acquire and implement software systems to provide critical financial and operational information in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Oversee the IT and accounting functions to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, operational and financial software.
• Support the Stores Manager and the Procurement Manager on technical matters.
• Represent the Company in industry fora, Lobbying and Advocacy roles.
• Manage all direct report staff and oversee staff assigned to the accounts department.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution
• Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist
• Must have 5 – 7 years’ financial management experience.
• Must have exposure to ERP conversions/adoptions or implementations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Ability to manage a team of 5 – 10 staff
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Working Capital and investment capital management – Cash flow management.
• Financial Modelling Skills
• Strong Analytical ability in preparation and review of Financial statements
• Must have an Impeccable integrity and diligence
• Ability to identify, implement and maintain a sound system of internal control and risk management in relation to financial reporting and to report to those charged with governance.
• Strong advance excel and data spreadsheet management skills