Job Description

The Group CFO manages all accounting & financial processes of the group by planning, directing and conducting accounting activities within the Finance Department by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinates;

• Responsibility in overseeing all accounting functions, such as general ledgers, financial statements & cost control systems, ensuring that all reporting and bookkeeping is accurate and in compliance with financial regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all statutory taxes.
• Oversee the month-end closing process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocations.
• Regularly examine financial statements to ensure they are accurate and free of any errors
• Prepare and present month budget vs. actual reports for ownership entities.
• Prepare and present monthly cash flow reports for each ownership entity.
• Analyse accounting reports and make formal recommendations for improvements to reduce costs and increase profits.
• Access & evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regards to goals, budgets and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Assure conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage the preparation and support of all external audits.
• Ensure the proper usage of all financial software. Encourage the usage of financial software\xe2\x80\x99s to provide
• financial and operational information. Make suggestions for automating processes and increasing efficiency.
• Manage ad-hoc Projects related to financial software\'s, such as Change Requests and requirements for integration. Stay abreast of industry changes and current tax/accounting laws. Determine accounting and tax implication for all material business decisions.
• Represent the Finance Department at Board Meeting and present Financial Reports to Board of Directors.
• Implement new financial policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate and strategize methods to attain team goals and initiatives within the finance department.
• Mentor and develop the finance department team members; managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluation and the building of an effect and efficient team dynamic.

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting & Finance plus either one of CPA, CMA, or ACCA
• Certified Public Accountant with 10 or more years related experience
• Skills in financial applications such as MS AX Dynamics, Oracle Financial Netsuite or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially in MS Excel.
• Language skills with ability to read, analyse and interpret relevant technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or co workers.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, and boards of directors.
• Strong leadership skills & Detail Orientated

Sperton Global AS