Financial Leadership Professional

Job Overview:

The Financial Leadership Professional is responsible for overseeing the overall financial management and control functions of an organization.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the organization's overall strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management on financial planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and plans, identifying and addressing potential risks and opportunities.

• Internal Audit System Development & Implementation
• Establish a robust internal audit framework, designing and implementing policies aligned with international best practices.
• Risk-based audit planning: conduct regular risk assessments to identify key areas of financial risk and develop a risk-based audit plan that prioritizes high-risk areas.
• Audit execution and reporting: conduct independent internal audits of financial transactions, processes, and systems to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow-up and remediation: monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress in addressing identified deficiencies.

• World-class financial systems implementation and management
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of an integrated, world-class financial management system meeting current and future needs.
• Oversight of data migration and integration: oversee the migration of financial data from legacy systems to the new financial system, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Treasury and cash management
• Manage cash flow and investments, ensuring optimal liquidity and returns while minimizing risk.
• Establish and maintain banking relationships, negotiating favorable terms and conditions.

• Compliance and risk management
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraud.

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or other relevant international accounting standards.

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Support senior management with the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with departments to develop realistic and achievable budgets.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models to project future financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Grants and project financial management
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls for grants and project funding, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

• Team management and development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Education:
• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Professional accounting certification is highly desirable.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in a combination of auditing, finance, and accounting roles, with at least 5-7 years in a senior management position.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing robust financial audit systems and implementing world-class financial systems.

• Skills:
• Technical skills:
• Expert knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using financial management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent budgeting and forecasting skills.

• Leadership skills:
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.