Finance Director

Overview

Federations Accounting

• Establish and oversee unified accounting frameworks for federations to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance with financial standards
• Review monthly and annual federation financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with national and international reporting requirements
• Monitor accounting entries, budget adherence, spending patterns, and financial controls to identify risks, inefficiencies, or irregularities
• Support federations in resolving accounting discrepancies and strengthening internal financial processes
• Provide periodic financial analysis and insights to leadership on federation performance, financial exposures, and improvement opportunities

Federations Financial Audit

• Lead planning and execution of financial audits for federations, ensuring audit coverage reflects risk profiles and organizational priorities
• Direct audit fieldwork, documentation, and evaluation of internal controls in alignment with national and international auditing standards
• Review audit findings to identify systemic issues, control weaknesses, and financial governance gaps requiring remediation
• Provide leadership with consolidated audit insights, including themes, risks, and areas requiring enhanced oversight

Federations Financial Forensics

• Direct forensic reviews and special investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, improper spending, and conflict-of-interest concerns
• Monitor financial data, transactions, contracts, and supporting documentation to identify red flags and accountability gaps
• Develop evidence-based findings and reports that support decision-making, disciplinary action, and risk mitigation
• Recommend strengthened financial controls, process improvements, and behavioral safeguards to reduce financial misconduct recurrence

Stakeholder Engagement & Federation Coordination

• Serve as primary financial liaison between federations and the global company, ensuring clear guidance and consistent expectations
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, GRC, Procurement, and Internal Audit teams to align oversight activities and support federations in meeting financial obligations

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in financial accounting, audit oversight, and forensic review activities
• Strong knowledge of national and international financial reporting standards and auditing practices
• Proven track record in establishing and managing financial governance frameworks
• Experience in conducting forensic investigations and fraud detection
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify financial risks and irregularities
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities
• Experience working with multiple organizational entities or federations preferred
• Professional accounting or auditing qualifications highly valued