Chief Financial Officer - Expatriate at Adexen

Job Reference: 1471
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: Financial

Job Description
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Managing Director of Group and the Group Agri Group CFO, and is responsible for the company’s finance department; this includes budgeting, internal controls, business planning & strategy, investment plans, developing portfolio strategy, setting operational direction, reviewing and evaluating operating mechanisms among others:

• The CFO assists the MD in accomplishing company goals.
• Be a lead Member of the Group Agribusiness Strategy Implementation Team
• Lead the structuring of the Group Agribusiness Finance & Accounts Department and Building a Competent, effective , efficient and result oriented Finance and Accounts Department with succession Planning

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the finance department, further develop and lead strategic planning; refine and upgrade budgeting process and internal control safeguards
• In conjunction with the MD, ensure that the business is run to its full potential and continues to grow through expansion of current business and new opportunities
• Analyse cash flow, cost controls, and expenses in order to provide insightful financial information to senior management and the board
• Implement management reporting and controls suitable to the diversity of the business
• Provide input into key decision making around investments and business proposals
• Represent the company to funding agencies, government, media, and the general public
• Have input into the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of the business
• Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of department staff
• Managing the working capital cycle with a clear mandate to improve the trading cycle and reduce Finance Cost.
• Forecasting the funding requirements of the Agribusiness Group (both short term and long term) and ensuring that the Business plans do not suffer due to the lack of funding.
• Evaluate Financial and Commercial Risks of the Company’s business and advise the MD and the Board of the same on a regular basis.
• Devise and implement Risk Mitigation mechanisms for both the operational and commercial sides of Business.
• Arrange Presentations and coordinate the Board Meetings of the Company.

Expectations

• Chartered Accountancy or other equivalent degree from an Institution of repute.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a successful CFO, within an agribusiness or FMCG environment (ideally in a leading company); 18 years minimum work experience
• Must have been a CFO of a business of $ 500 Million & above
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Propensity for growing high-potential companies and already have a demonstrable track record of success in their career
• A keen intellect, well-developed interpersonal capabilities and strategic vision are essential, as is the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation
• Ability to implement quick decision-making and to build consensus within the business
• Confidently with the senior management, staff across the organisation, as well as external stakeholders, e.g. financiers and government regulators
• A successful candidate will have an understanding of the African market, having lived, worked and travelled in Africa
• Must have worked in a Multi Country, Multi Culture, Multi Currency, Multi Commodity environment.
• Must have an experience to the business across the entire Agric Value Chain