Requirements

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership & business transformation

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  Provide overall strategic direction and leadership to reposition the organization for growth and long-term sustainability.
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  Develop and execute a clear turnaround strategy addressing operational inefficiencies, workforce challenges, and structural gaps.
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  Drive alignment between Board expectations and management execution.
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  Establish and embed a performance-driven culture across the organization.

Financial leadership & fund raising

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  Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, cost optimization, and revenue growth.
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  Drive capital raising initiatives through engagement with banks, investors, development finance institutions, and other funding sources.
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  Build and maintain strong relationships with lenders and financial stakeholders.
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  Ensure prudent financial management, debt restructuring (where applicable), and improved liquidity position.
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  Provide credible financial leadership that inspires confidence among investors and lenders.

Governance, structure & organizational development

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  Establish a clear organizational structure with defined reporting lines and accountability.
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  Strengthen corporate governance practices and ensure compliance with regulatory and Board requirements.
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  Oversee the development and implementation of HR frameworks, including performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
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  Promote transparency, professionalism, and ethical standards across the organization.

People & culture management

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  Build a high-performing leadership team and strengthen management capability across all levels.
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  Drive employee engagement, improve morale, and foster a culture of accountability and performance.
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  Ensure alignment of workforce capability with business needs through effective talent management.

Stakeholder management

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  Act as the primary liaison between the Board, management, employees, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
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  Provide regular updates and strategic insights to the Board on business performance and risks.
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  Represent the organization in industry, regulatory, and investor engagements.

Risk management & compliance

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  Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks.
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  Strengthen internal controls, security systems, and compliance frameworks.
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  Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and environmental standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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  Revenue growth and profitability improvement
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  Successful capital raising and debt management
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  Workforce productivity and engagement levels
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  Implementation of governance and growth structures
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  Reduction in operational losses and leakages
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  Improvement in infrastructure and workplace standards

Qualifications & experience

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  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage).
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  Strong preference for candidates with a finance background (e.g., ACA, FCA,ACCA, CFA or equivalent).
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  Minimum of 12–15 years’ experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role.
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  Proven experience in raising funds, managing financial institutions, and leading financial strategy.
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  Demonstrated ability to lead business transformation or turnaround initiatives.
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  Experience in the agriculture or plantation sector is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Key competencies

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  Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness
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  Strategic thinking and execution capability
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  Leadership and team-building skills
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  Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
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  Operational excellence and problem-solving ability
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  High level of integrity and professionalism
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  Ability to drive change in complex environments

Personal attributes

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  Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership
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  Resilient and adaptable in challenging environments
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  High level of credibility and executive presence
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  Strong decision-making capability under pressure