Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management to the financial department
• Provide financial strategy recommendations to CEO and executive team
• Identify and address potential financial risks for the company
• Oversee all financial decisions, such as budgeting and auditing
• Implement strategies and systems to improve financial performance
• Support financial department in developing short- and long-term financial goals
• Review financial reports and determine methods to reduce costs
• Serve as a key point of contact for financial department and auditors
• Prompt presentation of the Monthly & Annual Management Account
• Ensuring that financial audits are well and promptly carried out
• Manage Tax agencies, while ensuring that there are minimal Tax related issues by ensuring prompt payment of all Taxes (WHT, WAT, PAYE, etc)
• Ensure Treasury Management is up to date and effective
• Oversee Cashflow and Liquidity position of the company Key Competencies.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Turn Around Time on Payment processing
• Liquidity ratio/ Operating Cashflow
• EBITDA Growth
• Overhead Cost Ratio
• Competitiveness of LiquidCrest Microfinance rate compared to competition
• Management Report 3rd Working day of the new month
• Account Payable Turnover
• 95% Tax compliance
• 99% Regulatory Compliance
• Number of Audit Journals passed.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant. 
• Strong background in Accounting.
• Possession of CFE, CISA, CFAN professional certifications as added advantage.
• 6 years minimum of working experience
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff. 
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.