Job offer: Group Chief Financial Officer

Our client seeks to appoint a Chartered Accountant for this role. 

Previous experience in a ZSE Listed Company would be a distinct advantage. 

This role reports to the Group Chief Executive Officer and works closely on new investments and project management with leading the finance team across the operations whereby regional growth is envisaged. 

The role would appeal to a seasoned and dynamic CA on their career growth path to a group role. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:- 

• Lead the company’s operational and strategic financial objectives.
• Overall responsibility for the accounting, finance & treasury functions in the company.
• Constantly review the company’s internal controls and effecting any changes that will enhance financial and non-financial controls, safeguard the company’s assets, ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial records.
• Liaise with the IT department as and when necessary to ensure continuity in the accounting system, maintenance of hardware and software.
• Ensure the system of accounting is properly maintained and that the output meets the requirements of the Finance Department.
• Present to the Managing Director, monthly financial statements including commentaries and key ratios on the balance sheet and income statement..
• Present summarised reports to Board.
• Prepare and forward to stakeholders or any other creditors, any financial information required.
• Anticipate and report on issues that may affect share profitability in future.
• Ensure overall optimal use of the company funds and ensure that all borrowings are of lowest cost.
• Working capital management to the best interest of the business.
• Preparation of annual budget.
• Ensure that a budgetary control report is prepared quarterly for the information of the Managing Director and Board.
• Liaise with external auditors for purposes of the interim and final audits and co-ordinate responses to External Audit Management Report and ensure that all recommendations are put in place.
• Ensure timely finalisation of the audited financial statements.
• Ensure that tax returns are made on time and that all computations are timely and accurately done.
• Ensure all tax liabilities are paid on time.
• Ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations that are of accounting and finance relevance.
• Ensure full compliance with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange rules and regulations
• Provide company secretarial services to the Board of Directors and ensure compliance with the companies Act and other relevant legislation.
• Carry out any project assessment or investment appraisal as may be advised by the Group CEO.
• Advise the Group CEO on finance investment related matters.

The ideal candidates should have at least the following minimum qualifications:-

• Bachelor of Accounting Degree from a reputable institution of higher learning
• Professional qualification CA is a requirement.
• Possession of acquiring CFA qualification would be a distinct advantage.
• Be able to work under pressure and adhere to set time frames and targets.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Able to deliver results with minimum supervision. 

Please indicate your current salary and benefits with CV – urgent applications required – email Colin Roberts