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- Directing financial planning and strategy, to optimize the city's financial performance and strategic position.
- Analyzing and reporting on financial performance.
- Overseeing audit and tax functions.
- Developing and implementing accounting policies.
- Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets.
- Reviewing departmental budgets.
- Assessing, managing, and minimizing risk.
- Analyzing complex financial data.
- Managing internal controls.
- Form a close working relationship with the Executive President and other Senior Executives and Non Executives.
- Take overall control of the city's accounting function.
- Contribute fully to the development of city strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
- Ensure that city financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
- Lead and develop finance teams.
- Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.
- Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.
- Take ultimate responsibility for the city cash management policies.
- Present annual accounts to investors.
- Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
- Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
- Establish budgets in accordance with the requirements of city departments
- Allot funds for capital projects and work with the Director of Facilities to ensure they stay on track financially
- Develop annual financial plans and projections for the city.
- Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits on business initiatives
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Postgraduate is a preferred.
- Proficiency in finance software and automation.
- Financial management experience.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong Leadership and communication skills.