Job Summary

As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, customs, logistics and inventory.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership in the development for continuous evaluation of short and long term strategic financial objectives
   
2. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs; strategies and regulatory actions
   
3. Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities
   
4. Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation
   
5. Manage costs related to the new project and product development
   
6. Identify efficient and effective ways to manage overall production and operational costs
   
7. Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
   
8. Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
   
9. Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable Group and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
   
10. Manage cash to ensure best utilization of assets
    
11. Direct and oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, customs and logistics functions
    
12. Supervise, develop and motivate the human resources of the department by training, coaching, organizing, monitoring and appraising job results in accordance with the company’s policies
    
13. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
    
14. Perform any other duties as required by the job function

Qualifications

1. B.Sc in Accounting or Finance, ACCA, CMA.  
   
2. Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business will be considered an asset.

Experience

1. 10  years progressive experience in managing all aspects of the finance and accounting responsibilities preferably within a manufacturing industry
   
2. At least five years of Supervisory experience
   
3. Business experience for a company or division of a medium sized corporation will be a definite asset. 
   
4. Should have experience in partnering with an executive team
   
5. Or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Strong analytical skills
   
2. Strong management skills with a demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead, and provide feedback to staff
   
3. Excellent communication skills, must be capable of presenting ideas in a clear and compelling manner
   
4. Flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
   
5. Proficient in MS Office Suite
   
6. Strong team player