Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

Job Purpose

To provide high-level administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the CFO, ensuring efficient financial operations, accurate reporting preparation, effective communication with stakeholders, and proper follow-up on strategic finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive & Administrative Support

• Manage CFO calendar, meetings, and priorities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action trackers.
• Coordinate Board, Audit Committee, and Executive Finance meetings.
• Handle confidential financial documents with strict discretion.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis Support

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Consolidate data for management presentations and board packs.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Track financial KPIs and prepare dashboard summaries.

3. Coordination & Governance

• Follow up with Finance teams on deliverables and deadlines.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, External Auditors, and Tax advisors.
• Maintain documentation for compliance and governance requirements.
• Support implementation tracking of finance-related initiatives.

4. SAP / ERP & Data Management

• Extract financial data from ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Prepare structured reports and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain organized digital filing system for financial records.

5. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Draft professional correspondence on behalf of the CFO.
• Liaise with department heads regarding financial matters.
• Support cross-functional projects requiring financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. (English Commerce)
• 3–5 years of experience in finance, executive assistance, or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint