Financial Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead financial strategic planning and evaluate performance metrics, risks, and business opportunities.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets to align with corporate financial objectives.
• Generate precise financial performance reports to support executive decision-making.
• Manage financial analysis, covering revenue, expenses, and CapEx trends.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, governance policies, and internal control standards.
• Manage financial risk following the RMF to improve cost control, revenue assurance, and fraud prevention.
• Monitor financial trends, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to enhance financial sustainability.
• Act as the primary contact for external and internal auditors, central banks, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Promote continuous team development through structured learning programs, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and guidance on professional certification paths (e.g., CFA, SOCPA).
• Support in setting strategic planning and overseeing the implementation of departmental initiatives.
• Participate in developing financial policies and procedures that align with best practices.
• Manage financial closing processes, reporting cycles, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain precise financial records, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Analyze and develop budget forecasts, cost recovery strategies, and liquidity plans.
• Understanding the use of quantitative analysis in financial forecasting and planning trends.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum Eight years of experience in the financial sector as a Financial Department Director.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master of Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certificate, preferably (CMA, CBP, SOCPA, CCP).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Data collection, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Management Accounting.
• Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Audit.
• Assets Management.
• Cost Estimation and Management Analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong management and supervisory abilities.
• Strong understanding of data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Ability and efficiency in creating and delivering presentations to executives with excellence.
• Professional certifications such as CA, SOCPA, ACCA, and CMA.