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