Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership and Strategic Oversight

Lead the Finance and Accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) ensuring adherence to global accounting standards and internal controls.
Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, preparation of audited financial statements, statutory reports, and tax filings across jurisdictions.
Prepare management reports detailing operational performance, budget variances, profitability ratios, and other key financial metrics.
Provide strategic financial insights to the Group CFO and Management Board for revenue optimization, cost restructuring, and capital efficiency.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

Lead budget forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis to track performance against strategic objectives.
Present monthly performance dashboards and recommend corrective measures as required.
Advise senior leadership on pricing strategies, business initiatives, and cross-border financial policy.

Cost Management and Operational Efficiency

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process automation, and productivity enhancement.
Monitor departmental spending and ensure adherence to approved budgets, implementing gap-bridging measures when needed.
Track Key Financial Performance Indicators (KPIs) across business units to drive discipline and excellence.

Working Capital and Treasury Management

Optimize working capital through AR/AP cycle management, aging analysis, and cash conversion efficiency.
Maintain control over liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and payment obligations, including loan servicing and vendor payments.
Ensure optimal capital allocation and solvency in line with corporate KPIs and treasury policies.

Compliance, Audit, and Regulatory Governance

Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory audits, and corporate regulatory requirements across all markets.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness.
Stay updated on evolving financial laws, tax regimes, and compliance standards.

Legal and Corporate Coordination

Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams for business permits, licenses, insurance policies, and regulatory approvals.
Ensure timely payment of statutory fees, premiums, and levies with full documentation.
Support risk mitigation through alignment of financial controls with contractual and regulatory frameworks.

Financial Controls and Process Integrity

Maintain a robust internal control environment ensuring reconciliation, audit trail integrity, and policy adherence.
Strengthen data accuracy, documentation, and accounting consistency across subsidiaries.
Introduce and monitor process improvements for error-free reporting and transparency.

Systems and Technological Competence

Demonstrate proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, Tally, and other enterprise-level financial tools.
Drive digital transformation in finance through automation, data standardization, and real-time analytics.
Work with IT teams to integrate financial systems for improved reporting and inter-departmental efficiency.

Leadership, Collaboration, and People Management

Mentor, guide, and develop finance team members.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Act as a key business partner to senior leadership for achieving corporate objectives.

Executive Support to Group CFO

Support the Group CFO in strategic decision-making, board reporting, investor presentations, and ad hoc analyses.
Participate in budget reviews, capital allocation discussions, and financial risk assessments.
Ensure country-level finance operations align with global finance strategy.

Head Finance