Description
The responsibilities of the resource person will include:

• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Oversee the financial operations of the organization.
• Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems
• Implement operational best practices
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package
• Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Report financial results to the Managing Director
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
• Report risk issues to the Managing Director
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
• Arrange for debt and equity financing
• Invest funds
• Invest pension funds
• Maintain banking relationships

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting / Finance. Minimum 2.1
• Relevant Professional Certification e.g ACA, ACCA, CFA, CPA
• MBA would be an advantage