VP Finance & Operations

Required Skills:

• Manage the finance function of the company
• Make use of current financial data to analyze the company’s performance and to produce forecasts and projections
• Present and explain the financial position to the board
• Assist the board in determining the financial and operational impact of current and new projects
• Experience in working with a group of companies in foreign jurisdictions
• Have an understanding of tax issues and how these can impact the company
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, law firms and other service providers both locally and abroad
• Be ultimately responsible for the issuance of monthly management accounts and the timely filing of compliance documents with authorities (income tax, VAT, company law etc.)
• Actively seek innovative ways of how to streamline workflows
• Help with setting sales targets and staff compensation plans, together with help in setting up target tracking spreadsheets
• Take over payment follow up (chasing for payments)
• Have a hands on approach when dealing with financial and operational issues, as and when they arise
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
• Coordinate financial audits
• Have a problem solving attitude
• Be able to work on your own initiative and think like an owner
• Demonstrate leadership skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A solid background in finance together with a track record of at least 5 years’ experience
• An Accounting qualification