Chief Financial Officer

Job description of CFO -

CFO is responsible for the financial health of the organization. This includes tracking cash flow, financial planning, developing and implementing financial strategies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing financial risks along with leading the finance team.

Desired Skills and Experience -

Financial Planning, Risk Management, Budgeting strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Investment Management, Financial Reporting, experienced in real estate operations, Analysis of market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy and Planning:
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to the management.
• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy and support long-term business goals.
• Oversee cash flow management, investment activities, and capital structure.
• Formulate financial strategies that align with the companys long-term goals.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the company's financial health and stability.
2. Risk Management:
• Identify and manage financial risks.
• Implement internal controls and procedures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Capital Management:
• Optimize capital structure and manage relationships with banks, and other financial institutions.
• Oversee capital raising initiatives and manage debt and equity financing.
• Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs.
• Routinely review revenue cycle metrics to identify and address issues affecting overall performance proactively.
4. Corporate Governance and Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets.
• Evaluate potential investments and projects, providing analysis and recommendations to support business growth.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and other financial institutions to foster beneficial relationships for the company.

5. Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present financial reports to the directors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

1. Leadership:
• Provide leadership and manage the finance team to achieve company financial targets and objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive financial performance.
• Communicate financial performance and strategies to stakeholders.

PERSON OVERVIEW -

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance or accounting preferred

Professional Certifications (Highly Desirable):

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• Experience: 15-20 years of experience in a finance leadership role with an excellent understanding of business metrics

Age: 40 to 45 years

Aptitude (personal traits/ preferences): A self-starter, Analytical, Strategic thinker, good relationship building skills, conflict resolution skills and a problem solver

Behavioral à Business Acumen, Dealing with Ambiguity, Result Orientation, Process orientation, Leading & motivating, interpersonal effectiveness