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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a seasoned Head of Finance to lead our financial department and to take charge of our company's financial strategy and operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial activities, including planning, auditing, treasury, accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset to the role, capable of not only managing the company's finances but also contributing to overall strategy to drive growth. You will be responsible for ensuring the financial health of our organization, implementing robust financial controls, and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of transparency and accountability within the finance team, and you will play a key role in stakeholder management, ensuring that all financial practices are in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This role demands a high level of integrity, analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team towards achieving the company's financial goals. The successful candidate will be adept at managing risk, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring the company's financial systems and processes support its operations and strategic objectives efficiently.
Responsibilities
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- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, treasury, tax, and audit.
- Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Manage the company's budgeting process and forecasts.
- Lead the finance team in managing day-to-day financial activities.
- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues.
- Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
Requirements
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- Minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior financial managerial position.
- Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
- Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in developing financial strategies?
- How do you stay updated with changes in financial regulations and laws?
- Can you give an example of a significant financial risk you managed?
- How have you contributed to financial decision-making in your previous roles?
- What experience do you have with financial forecasting and budgeting?
- How do you approach cost-reduction initiatives without compromising on quality?
- Can you describe a time when you had to lead a financial audit?
- What strategies have you used to ensure your team meets financial reporting deadlines?
- How do you manage financial risk?
- What software and financial management tools are you most familiar with?