HEAD OF FINANCE

Our client, a non-operating holding company of a leading, financial Services. Group with commercial banking, investment banking, capital market and insurance subsidiaries has recently concluded the reorganizations of its businesses in line with regulatory requirements.

As a result of this re-organization, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to till the following select positions within the Holding Company.

The ideal candidates for these positions will be mid – senior management level staff with proven abilities and possess clear leadership potential

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Company’s financial strategy, Group reporting and adherence to accounting and reporting standards.

Oversee the articulation of Group capital allocation and investment strategies in alignment with the group’s objectives.

Coordinate the tracking and reporting of subsidiaries performance.

Oversee timely and accurate preparation of Group financial reports in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Anticipate Group funding requirements and articulate appropriate and optimal financial strategies.

Provide broad guidelines for the articulation and documentation of Group finance policies and procedures.

A Bachelors degree in any discipline (preferably in accounting, finance, mathematics, or statistics).

Professional accounting/ finance certification, (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)

A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience of which at least five (5) must have been at management level in an accounting or finance-related function.

Good understanding of local and foreign financial regulations and financial reporting standard (IFRS and GAAP).

Strong business acumen, tact and an ability to relate with executive management and Board of directors