JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The responsibilities of Head of Finance include managing financial tasks and ensuring that finances are used beneficially. Also ensure that investments and finances comply with regulations.
  
• Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and experience in modelling financial strategies.
  
• Suitable candidates should maintain the finances of the organization effectively and increase profitability by aligning with various division heads.
  

KEY RESULTS/ACCOUNTABILITIES EXPECTED FROM THE ROLE:

• Managing the financial reporting for the organization. This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, financial plans, and all statutory financial reporting.
  
• Providing sound financial support and insights to enable the division head to make critical business decisions from time to time.
  
• Presentation of financial results and insights to the Board.
  
• Play a key role in the formulation of the business's strategy along with Managing Director.
  
• Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice.
  
• Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.
  
• Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organization is compliant with accounting standards.
  
• Managing and overseeing the company's banking and borrowing arrangements.
  
• Managing Receivables collection promptly by maintaining controls of aging.
  
• Recruitment, training, mentoring and development of staff.
  
• Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
  
• Risk Management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in place.
  
• Overseeing commercial decision-making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etc.
  
• Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs.
  
• Advising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the Division heads.
  
• Managing and tracking budget and accounting information including billing, collections, and tax information.
  
• Reviewing all formal finance, HR, and IT-related policies and procedures.
  
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor budgets as well as create accurate financial forecasts to guide decision-making.
  
• Taking charge of financial planning, analysis, and group reporting.
  
• Work closely with auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control.
  
• Responsible of balance sheet.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• 5+ years' experience in a senior financial managerial position with a proven record of success.
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple divisions, preferably automotive industry.
  
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, and ability to solve problems.
  
• Business support mentality.
  
• Sound decision-making skills based on accurate and timely analysis.
  
• Results-oriented and metrics-driven.
  
• Exceptional time management and ability to solve problems.
  
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels.
  
• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and dependability.
  
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
  
• Confident in presenting results to an audience.
  
• Strategic thinking, planning, and creative problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to collaborate with upper management to organize, plan and achieve company financial goals.
  
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software.
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
  
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CA or CPA.