Title:  Director Country Finance

Job Summary

Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including budgeting, risk management and investments. Drive the implementation of finance frameworks, policies and procedures

General Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources
• oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/ international accounting standards
• Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimization of financial risks  
• Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses. Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.) 
• Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets, and minimizing financial liabilities. Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to 
• Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximize yields, cost savings and efficiencies 
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders 
• Partner with and support the Country Management Team on all matters related to finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities 
• Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment 
• Set direction and cascade team/ function goals to ensure goals are well-defined and clearly communicated
• Drive learning and development of team in all areas of finance and DKSH behavior to achieve team/ function goals
• Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Finance and DKSH behavior as part of continuous learning
  
  

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum ten years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum five years of experience in a managerial capacity
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the business and industry 
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of local/international accounting standards, principles and practices 
• Proven experience operating in an SAP accounting environment is an added advantage 
• Demonstrate strong analytical and forecasting skills 
• Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken 

Education

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline 

• Master's degree in Business Administration is an added advantage 

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