GB JOBS: Leadership Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Background

Our client is a major African Conglomerate, one of the largest and well positioned players in the downstream oil and gas sector; and rapidly establishing a robust footprint in shipping , retailing, storage and distribution.

To better secure its rapid business growth and in order to meet the need for a stronger coordination of the Group’s strategic, operational and financial activities, a senior management opening has been created for the position of Chief Financial Officer.

Successful candidate will be responsible to:

·         Assist the CEO in fostering and operationalising the group’s business vision.

·         Identify and secure robust funding opportunities for the Group.

·         Execute best practice strategies to ensure effective cash flow to meet the Group’s business requirements.

·         Ensure the protection of the business and financial assets of the Group, deploying strong, best-in-class internal control systems.

·         Implement and maintain strong oversight of budget management, purchasing, regulatory/statutory compliance, contract, staff pension and payroll plans.

·         Coordinate the growth and expansion strategies of the Group.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         12-15 years experience in a related function.

·         Strong background in finance and management, preferably a professional accounting qualification together with a postgraduate management degree from a respected institution.

·         Confidence to stand up for professional principles and convictions

·         Exposure with globally respected businesses

·         Track record of strong business leadership achievements secured in challenging business environments

·         Unquestionable ability to provide practical business leadership

·         Comfort with macroeconomics  

·         Well grounded knowledge of leading accounting and financial computer applications

·         Not more than 45 years old.

TO APPLY

Interested, suitably-qualified candidates should forward their resumes to: cfo@leadership.com to reach us not more than one week of this publication.

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