JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

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  Job scope design
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  Screening
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  Interviewing and selection
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  Contract negotiation and onboarding
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  Lead the sElection of external auditors (Top Tier firms preferred), including:
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  RFP preparation
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  Evaluation & presentations
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  Commercial negotiations
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  Drive the selection and implementation of accounting / ERP systems, including:
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  Vendor evaluation
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  System rollout governance
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  Commercial negotiation
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  Chair and lead monthly Project Control Group (PCG) meetings with CEOs, CFOs and auditors (when required) to ensure financial system implementation and improvement projects remain on track.
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  Establish and enhance internal control frameworks, including:
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  Bank, cash flow and transaction reconciliations
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  Financial policies and governance
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  Clear roles and responsibilities across finance, operations and compliance
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  Segregation of Duties (SoD) structures to prevent fraud and conflicts
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  Develop and manage:
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  Annual budgets
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  Quarterly forecasts
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  Long-term financial models driven by performance KPIs
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  Design and enforce:
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  Monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting
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  Operating KPI dashboards
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  Accurate and timely covenant reporting
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  Provide ongoing support in:
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  Treasury and cash flow management
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  Banking relationships
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  Cost control and profitability improvement
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  Operational efficiency and financial discipline
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  Act as a hands-on finance transformation leader across the portfolio, supporting both strategic and execution-level initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

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  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
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  Professional certifications highly preferred: ACCA, CPA, CFA, CMA

Experience

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  Minimum 15+ years of total relevant experience

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  At least 8+ years in a senior finance leadership role (e.g. CFO, Finance Director, VP Finance, Controller)
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  Experience within:
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  Private Equity / Private Credit environments, or
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  SME businesses with turnover below USD 100 million
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  Strong background in:
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  Corporate finance, FP&A, Risk management, Compliance
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  Background from Big 4 or top-tier accounting firms strongly preferred
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  Experience across manufacturing and services sectors is an added advantage