Head of Finance

Job Title

Salary

Job Brief

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, and internal financial policies.
• Lead external and internal audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, banking relationships, and treasury activities.
• Assess investment opportunities, financial risks, and cost-optimization strategies to support sustainable business growth.
• Strengthen financial controls, enhance governance frameworks, and improve accounting processes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to the finance team while ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, business case preparation, scenario analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and maintain effective internal control systems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Experience managing audits, compliance activities, and financial governance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial software such as Zoho, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.
• Experience in preparing financial models, forecasts, and business performance reports.
• Ability to provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and operational excellence.