Group Finance Director

<p><strong>GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR </strong></p> <p>Responsible for the formulation and implementation of financial strategies in support of the group strategy. To ensure the business achieves sustainable financial growth.</p> <ul> <li>Advises the Board on the general business model, investment options, regulatory and compliance, capital allocation and risk management of the Group;</li> <li>Sits on the Group Board and provides leadership and guidance in relation to strategy formulation, review, coordination, tracking and reporting;</li> <li>Provides leadership in ensuring a high level of integrity in financial reporting across all Group Units;</li> <li>Provides leadership for the budgetary control process across the Group;</li> <li>Leads and guides all procurement activities in the Group by ensuring that policy, processes and approval limits are in place;</li> <li>Provides leadership for the overall expenditure and supplier payments cycle for the Group;</li> <li>Manages statutory audit and reporting activities in liaison with external auditors, reporting actuaries, property valuators and SBU Finance Executives;</li> <li>Leads and provides input for stakeholder engagement activities for instance, investors, analysts and regulators.</li> <li>Champions the capital planning activities of the Group and leads in capital raising activities;</li> <li>Champions the development of new business opportunities such as investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions and business partnership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be a holder of an Accounting/Finance Degree;</li> <li>Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA);</li> <li>MBA/MBL or equivalent is an added advantage;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>At least 10 years relevant experience of which 5 must be at a senior level.</li> </ul> <p><strong>SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strategic thinker who can operate at Board level;</li> <li>Proven leadership skills;</li> <li>Good Corporate Governance, compliance and legislative practice;</li> <li>Strong negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills</li> <li>High degree of integrity</li> </ul>