Chief Finance & Admin. (10+ years)

Job Title: Chief Finance & Admin.

Job Grade: XIII

Required number of manpower: One / 1

Role Summary: 

The Chief of Finance and Admin is responsible for efficient utilization of Finance, Investment, human capital and non-human resources of the company. She/he is responsible for managing and leading all financial matters of the company, procurement and purchase of both fixed and consumable assets, custody of the warehouse and proper disposition of scrap as per the company’s rules and procurers. The Director is expected to play a key role in ensuring all financial, human and property transactions, to be in line with the country’s law and the company’s rules and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Strategic Financial & Investment Management

• Financial Strategy: Formulate and implement long-term financial plans and fundraising mechanisms to ensure company growth.
• Investment Appraisal: Evaluate new investment opportunities and capital equipment acquisitions using financial tools such as Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
• Reporting & Audit: Prepare and submit financial reports based on IFRS to the CEO, Board of Directors, and government bodies. Facilitate annual external audits to ensure a fair presentation of the company’s financial position.
• Treasury & Cash Flow: Manage bank accounts, oversee cash flow, and ensure optimum liquidity for operations.

2.  Human Resource Management & Talent Development

• Talent Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to attract, motivate, and retain competent employees.
• Capacity Building: Lead the company’s training and development initiatives to enhance staff skills and productivity.
• Career Pathing: Design competency-based career paths and succession planning for employees.
• Culture & Ethics: Promote a culture of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ensure the company’s identity is rooted in ethical business operations.

3.  Operational Control & Resource Optimization

• Procurement & Logistics: Oversee procurement and logistics to ensure compliance with national laws and company policies.
• Asset Management: Supervise the inspection, custody, and issuance of company property, including the efficient disposition of scrap materials.
• Budgetary Support: Advise departments on budget preparation, accounts control, and reasonable resource allocation (human, financial, and facilities).

4.  Compliance, Risk, and Policy Development

• Policy Formulation: Prepare and update the company’s Financial, HR, and Property manuals in accordance with changing legislation and business needs.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure all tax-related obligations (VAT, Income Tax, etc.) are declared and paid accurately and timely to avoid legal penalties.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage financial and operational risks to protect the company’s assets and reputation.

5.  Systems, Digitization, and Performance

• Information Systems: Establish and maintain modern Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and ERP tools to improve data accuracy and inter-departmental integration.
• Performance Management (KPIs): Design and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the efficiency of the company’s internal work processes.
• Change Management: Lead and support organizational changes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity.

6.  Leadership & Representation

• Executive Collaboration: Actively interact with other departments to provide technical assistance in bid management, collection, and financial awareness.
• Company Representation: Act as the public face of the company in the absence of the DCEO and attend high-level strategic meetings as directed.

Academic Qualification:

• A minimum of a ACCA/MBA/ MSC/MA/ BA in Business Administration, HRM, Finance and Accounting or related fields with good IT background/knowledge

Experience:

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in a similar IT oriented company of which at least 3 year of managerial position