CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 Position Title:                CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Summary of Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing financial and operational leadership and direction to the Organization. The main focus of the role includes strategic and tactical decision-making, as well as maintaining a consistent emphasis on overall operational efficiency and the development of a strong and profitable long-term operating model.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and the Treasurer of the Board, the CFO oversees finance functions, human resources, and works closely with revenue-generating departments, specifically real estate and rental departments, to establish clear long-term financial plans. Responsibilities of the CFO extend to financial reporting, budget management, cost-benefit analysis, tax planning, forecasting needs, and securing new funding for the organization.

Along with the financial obligations, the CFO is also responsible for Information Technology and software-based systems for the Organization and leading the modernization of its systems to online platforms and eliminating paper-based processes across all areas of operation.

About the Ideal Candidate

A confident communicator with excellent conceptual and listening skills, able to interact comfortably at all levels.  A certified candidate with ACCA/CPA qualification, MBA/MSc in Finance would be a plus. Working knowledge of relevant accounting and business software packages with excellent oral and written communication skills. A sharp and tactical thinker, bringing the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, frankness, clarity and flexibility.

A solid accounting background that includes working for a reputable, audited firm and at least 10 years’ highly credible senior leadership experience.  Organized, focused, consistent, rounded people management skills.  Technology savvy - partnering with IT to minimize paper driven processes, a record of sound decision-making, project management and execution.

Experience in hospitality is a significant plus for any application, although not essential if they can demonstrate a high level of experience in other areas and a proven track record of being able to adapt to new industries. Experience in a similar level of role, working closely with a Board, implementing change, and providing a high level and strategic direction are critical to any application.

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We appreciate your interest in this advertisement; unfortunately, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.