Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, strategy, and growth initiatives, including managing the company's international branches. This role requires a strategic visionary with strong leadership, financial planning, and decision-making skills. The CFO will work closely with the Management Team and other key stakeholders to drive business performance, optimize financial efficiency, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate should have expertise in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), international business operations, and foreign exchange (forex) management, as they will be responsible for overseeing financial strategies for both domestic and international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

o Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.

o Provide leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to ensure alignment with corporate goals.

o Lead long-term financial modelling and strategic planning efforts.

2. Financial Reporting and Analysis:

o Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements, reports, and analyses to the executive team and Board of Directors.

o Ensure financial reports are accurate, timely, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

o Monitor financial performance and recommend actionable insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

3. Risk Management:

o Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks associated with the business, including market fluctuations, liquidity, and credit risks.

o Oversee the implementation of financial controls, procedures, and policies to ensure robust governance and compliance.

4. Cash Flow and Capital Management:

o Oversee the company's cash flow, capital structure, and financing strategies, ensuring financial resources are available to support business growth.

o Lead fundraising efforts (debt and equity) and manage investor relations as required.

5. Team Leadership and Development:

o Manage, mentor, and develop the finance department team, including finance analysts, accountants, and controllers.

o Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance within the finance function.

6. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

o Lead financial due diligence and analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

o Oversee post-merger integration to ensure financial success and alignment with corporate strategy.

7. Investor Relations and Stakeholder Management:

o Communicate the company's financial position, results, and strategy to stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and other key external parties.

o Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

8. IPO Management (Added Advantage):

o Oversee the process of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), ensuring financial reporting and compliance requirements are met.

o Manage IPO-related strategies, investor communications, and market positioning to optimize the company's public offering.

9. International Operations & Forex Management (Required):

o Oversee the financial strategies for international branches, ensuring alignment with the company's global goals.

o Possess strong expertise in international forex (foreign exchange) markets to manage currency fluctuations, cross-border transactions, and ensure efficient global operations.

o Lead financial operations, including international currency risk management and optimizing capital flows for international branches.

Key Qualifications:

• Education:

o A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

o Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory

• Experience:

o Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably as a CFO or in a senior finance capacity within a complex corporate environment.

o Experience in managing international financial operations, including foreign exchange and cross-border transactions.

o Proven track record in managing complex financial transactions, M&A, capital raising activities, and IPO management.

o Strong understanding of corporate finance, financial modeling, risk management, and international forex management.

o Experience in the freight forwarding, shipping, logistics, or transportation industry will be a significant advantage

• Skills and Competencies:

o Expertise in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel modeling.

o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

o Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

o High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

o Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with senior executives, operational teams, and external stakeholders.

Key Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable financial strategies.

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

• Adaptable and capable of managing change in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

• This position will be based at our headquarters, with occasional travel to other offices or locations as needed.