Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis:
   • Develop and manage financial strategies across all entities under the group.
   • Oversee budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis for each entity.
   • Collaborate with department heads across the companies to provide financial insights for decision-making.
2. Consolidation and Reporting:
   • Prepare consolidated financial reports for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
   • Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for all entities are delivered on time.
   • Analyze financial performance and provide reports to the Group CEO, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
3. Cash Flow and Treasury Management:
   • Monitor group-wide cash flow, ensuring efficient allocation of funds across entities.
   • Manage banking relationships, including loans, credit lines, and other financial instruments for the group.
4. Risk Management and Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.
   • Develop and maintain strong internal controls, identifying and mitigating financial risks across the group.
   • Work with external auditors and oversee the audit process for all entities.
5. Shared Service Optimization:
   • Ensure the shared finance department functions effectively and efficiently for all entities.
   • Streamline processes, enhance financial software utilization, and implement best practices across the group.
   • Collaborate with HR and IT to optimize shared service functions and technology solutions.
6. Team Leadership:
   • Lead and mentor the finance team within the shared service model, ensuring high performance across the department.
   • Manage the allocation of finance resources to meet the needs of all companies.
7. Strategic Advisory:
   • Provide financial advice on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate actions.
   • Support the group in strategic growth, expansion plans, and capital structuring.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Education and Certification:
   • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
   • Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent) are strongly preferred.
2. Experience:
   • 7+ years of experience in a finance role, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management position.
   • Experience in a group of companies or a large corporate entity with a shared service model is advantageous.
   • Strong understanding of multi-entity financial consolidation and reporting.
3. Technical Skills:
   • Proficient in accounting software (Focus or similar ERP systems).
   • Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of financial modeling.
   • Familiarity with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and local regulations.
4. Leadership and Communication:
   • Strong leadership and team management abilities to lead a finance team across multiple entities.
   • Excellent communication skills to liaise with various internal and external stakeholders.
5. Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking:
   • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
   • Ability to navigate complex financial structures and provide solutions to optimize processes.