Chief Financial Officer

A reputable client of ours, a Group of Entities operating primarily within the Yachting / Maritime Industry is seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer to join their growing business and team of professionals:

Duties:

• Setting up the finance structure, and ensuring that appropriate controls, policies, and procedures are in place.  
• Overseeing and managing outsourced finance and accounting functions, as applicable. 
• Be actively involved in the financial operations of multiple entities within the group, and responsible for the quarterly management accounts and board information
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial budgets, cash-flow projections, and group consolidation figures.  
• Performing analysis (with trends and forecasts) and recommend areas for potential cost reduction throughout the company. 
• Taking an active role in related mergers and acquisitions, and investment opportunities that the business may benefit from. 
• Working closely with the CEO and Executive Management to develop and carry out the financial strategy and overall strategic plan for the company 
• Assisting with and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements is aligned, liaising with local regulators accordingly
• Liaising with external auditors for year-end audits 
• Involvement in ad-hoc projects as required

• A minimum of 8 years local experience working within in a similar role at an Executive level
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Impeccable management and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and part of a team

• Must be a qualified and locally warranted Accountant