Chief Financial Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO, COO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors and investors.
• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives and recommendations.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Post-Graduate - Chartered Accountant (CA). Company Secretary (CS) will be an added advantage
• 15+ years of experience in financial management with NBFCs, Banks or MFIs required
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.