Deputy CFO at Handover Consulting

Job description

The Role

The Key Responsibilities For This Role Will Include The Following

• Oversee and manage the company’s Finance Department (a team of around 65 employees).
• Lead and oversee the annual budget planning process for the company and join the CFO and CEO in presenting and discussing the budget with the Board of Directors.
• Direct and oversee the timely preparation of the required monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual financial and management reports showing key performance indicators, trends, comments on budget variations, relevant outside information, risks and areas that require the attention of the CFO/CEO.
• Manage all funding and financial support negotiations and discussions with banks to ensure that the company’s banking operations are performed correctly, efficiently and in accordance with the company’s needs and requirements.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Oversee the day-to-day Finance and Accounting operations.
• Oversee the selection, appointment, and retention of the Finance Department’s team members.

The Candidate

The client is looking for candidates who meet the following specifications:

• holding a Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or closely related field.
• holding a Master degree in Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• having international qualifications in Finance will be an added advantage (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA, Chartered Accountant, etc.).
• having at least 20 years of overall Finance and Accounting experience, with at least 10 years in a management position.
• having excellent financial management skills in planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• having understanding and experience in the Dairy or Food & Beverage industry will be an added advantage.
• having strong background and understanding of Finance and Accounting practices and principles.
• preference will be given to Western and European nationals.
• proficiency in English language is a must.

The Salary

The client is offering a tax-free package that could reach up to 14,000 USD/month (gross) depending on experience and performance in interviews. Additional benefits include relocation allowance, family support (up to 3 children), schooling allowance, medical insurance, annual vacation (30 calendar days), and vacation tickets.