Chief Financial Officer

Job title : Chief Financial Officer

Summary

• We are looking for a strategic, results-driven, and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and oversee the organization's finance function.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing robust financial and operational strategies, ensuring sound financial planning and reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving effective risk management.
• The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership, deliver accurate and timely financial reports to executive management and other stakeholders, and support the achievement of the organization's long-term business objectives through effective financial governance and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement financial strategies, plans and procedures.
• Manage the accounting, business performance, tax and treasury elements of the Department.
• Plan, monitor and oversee the financial operations of CCP’s finance services.
• Develop performance measures that support the Group's strategic direction.
• Protect and preserve corporate assets through the application of globally consistent costing and control techniques which are in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee issuance of financial information & report on financial results to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate Annual Report.
• Manage any outsourced financial activities / relationships.
• Maintain banking relationships and represent the Group with investors.
• Participate in conference calls with the investment community.
• Understand and mitigate key elements of CCP's risk profile.
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
• Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
• Maintain relations with external auditors, investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Ensure that CCP complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of government and regulatory agencies.
• Plan, allocate and assess resource and individuals’ performance in accordance with skills and schedules for all finance related tasks.

Requirements

• A good first degree in Accounting, Finance or any Social Sciences. MBA will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance and Strategy.
• Associate membership of ICAN, ACCA, CPA or CFA designation is required.
• Senior Management.
• Good organizational and management skills.
• Forecasting, cost and budget management skills.
• Strong financial and management accounting, tax and treasury management skills.
• Written and oral communication.
• Up to date knowledge of accounting regulations.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent with strong attention to detail and sound decision making.
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
• personal productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & accounting software.