Archer Bull Hiring for Chief Financial Officer – Retail – Luanda, Angola at Angola Full Time

Roles and Responsibilities

Given its ambitious expansion plans, the company is looking for a Chief Financial Officer who will be responsible for overall finance & accounting function at the Corp & SBU level. Biz feasibility, Financial strategy, Innovation, Internal controls, Working capital management, Financial performance & reporting etc.

The broad outline of the role is as follows:

• Understand and improve current systems and processes in place in Accounting, budgeting, cost control, financial analysis etc.. Map and standardize across the organization

• Streamline the accounts and finance department at corporate & SBU level

• Complete a thorough risk analysis of the organization and recommend risk mitigating plans

• Start identifying and researching into optimal long term structure and systems

• Create accountability and a team environment in the department

• Establish group structure/ Capital structure. Liaise with subject matter experts and create a plan/strategy at group level

• Mentor SBU F & A teams

• Identify 3-5 key processes that need to be improved based on the risk analysis and commence executing these improvements

• Bring efficiencies in the organization that is reflected on the bottom line

• Build SBU wise financial performance analysis

Planning & Forecasting

Work with the senior leaders on the strategic vision of the organization including cultivating and fostering strategic relationships and potential alliances, engage in the growth agenda; Collaborate with senior leaders on operational and strategic issues as they arise, provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, and revenue/ expense analysis

Operations

Review existing processes, drive SOPs documentation & implementation project ensure its completeness, forward looking, based on best business practices and aligned to current business realities. Suggest improvements, review automation levels and control aspects in various processes

Financial Information / Reporting

Directs the preparation of all financial reports, ensure proper accounting and costing systems that facilitate recording and production of accurate and timely financial and costing information;

Assists Group CFO in implementation of IFRS in the business unit and manages the change process with all stake holders.

Desired Candidate Profile

Retail experience in Groceries OR FMCG (Hypermarket OR Supermarket experience)

Perks and Benefits

Approximately – USD 10,000 per month (Negotiable) + Fursnished Accomodation + Food + Laundry + Utilities + Transportation + Chauffeur +Visa + Annual Air tickets + Medical Assistance