Head of Finance

Our client is a well established company that operates in the financial services.  They would like to engage a Head of Finance to join their team

The Role

• You will report into the CFO, 
• You will manage the company's finance operations including financial stability 
• You will ensure that financial reporting be it internal and external is done accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure that IFRS 9 is delivered on time and accurately and act as the subject matter
• You will analyse all the financial data and ensure to report on any variances and ensure corrective action is taken
• Ensure that risk management is given priority and is high on the agenda
• Ensure that audits are given the due importance be it in the dealings with auditors and managing audit findings/resolution
• Have an excellent relationship with both auditors and regulators
• The preparation of commentary to the financials and the preparation of supplementary financial
  analysis for Management, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders
• Assisting the CFO in preparing and presenting executive reports to EXCO, Audit Committee,
  and other governance bodies
• Help with the Budgeting and forecasting process
• Ensure that tax related data is furnished to the interested department in the right manner
• Researching technical accounting issues to ensure ongoing compliance with accounting
  standards at all points.
• Provide input and interpretations through technical accounting papers
  on the impact of new accounting standards and how these would impact the company from a
  financial perspective
• Ensuring quality control on all information / processes / data underpinning the company's financial
  reporting as well as undertaking quality assessments on all reports being issued
• Managing accounting operations relating to billing, payments, accruals and revenue
  recognition
• Assist with strategy both in the formulation and implementation
• Managing the team

• Be a qualified, warranted accountant (CPA)
• Be knowledgeable of IFRS9
• Have extensive experience in a similar role within a Finance or Banking institution
• Have experience in leading a team
• Be a good communicator at all levels

• Be a qualified, warranted accountant (CPA)

• A number of interesting benefits are being offered for the right applicant