Chief Financial Officer

Location
Beirut, Lebanon
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
30 Sep 2020
Closes
23 Nov 2020
Ref
4242920
Job role
CFO
Financial Planning and Analysis

• Works with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning processand develops operating budgets relevant to the department and other areas of operations.

• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of improvement and provide suggestions /advice to CEO or BoD

• Assists with the development of the Company’s business plan for future years and overviews its implementation

Financial Systems and Reporting

• Oversees preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and other financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and other statements as requested

• Deals with tax enquirers and processes

• Provides support and assistance to internal and external audits of the Company's processes

• Ensures that statutory filings are accurate and timely

• Directs the maintenance and upgrade of the Company's financial and accounting records

• Coordinates timely and accurate reporting requirements of the Group

• Assists with Actuarial reserving processes

• Overviews the application of new IFRS’s as they become effective

• Reports to HQ on a monthly /quarterly basis on the KPIs of the Company as set up in its Business Plan.

Strategy and Business

• Executes established operational goals and coordinates their implementation

• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.

• Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in programs, policies, and procedures

Controlling and Compliance

• Establishes and maintains internal accounting controls and oversees preparation and submission of statutory filings

• Participates in developing policies and procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide strategic goals

• Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies to ensure effectiveness; ensures that policies are updated and are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends

• Make sure reports to the Board are provided on a timely basis, accurate and relevant

Profitability and Cashflow

• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.

• Identifies areas which are loss making

Funding

• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment and financing advisors to raise additional working capital required for expansion.

Collection

• Make sure debtors’ collections are in line with the approved Company’s policy as well as approved business plan.

Risk Management

• Oversees and reviews the department exposures and takes measures to mitigate them.

• Provide advice to CEO for mitigating financial risks in any possible transaction.

• Manage Foreign exchange exposure

Supervisory responsibilities

• Oversees Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.

• Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.