Chief Financial Officer
(C.F.O) - Oil & Gas Industry
Company Description
Our client
is one of the top notch oil and gas firm in Africa with a strong foothold in
the Eastern African region.
Job Description
This
position is critical to the continued success of the growth trajectory of the
downstream business (Marketing & Trading) in that it provides leadership in
the areas of Financial & Strategic Planning, Financial Governance &
Reporting, and Operational Excellence.
The role
also assists the CEO with relevant guidance on key business decisions which
will impact the long term business growth and profitability.
Specific Duties &
Responsibilities
Strategic:
- Develops and articulate a comprehensive financial strategy for the business based on business growth and plans.
- Monitors the present and future capital requirements of the organisation; reviews and periodically determines the long-and short-term financial objectives and policies and provides guidance/advice to Executive Management about all proposals concerning major financial policies ( dividend, fiscal and financing) of the Company, including but not limited to policies relating to the Company’s cash needs, shareholder distributions, share repurchases and investment
- Liaises with external Financial Services organisation and investors as may be required, to ensure the business remains adequately funded in terms of Debts, Equity and Working Capital requirements.
Operational:
- Ensures the effective integration of the Company’s strategic plan with its trading activities and day-to-day operations and in so doing regularly interfaces with Strategic Business Partners to determine areas of mutual collaboration towards the achievement of goals.
- Reviews operating results of the Company, compares with set objectives, identifies root causes of weak performance and ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
- Oversees the adequacy and soundness of the organisation’s financial structure and manages local and international investor relationships; directs and coordinates the formulation of financial programs and funding for new/continuing trades and operations towards increasing productivity & optimising the use of capital, and maximising returns.
- Monitors market trends, competitor activities & consumer preferences and positions.
Qualifications
- 1st degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related area.
- An MBA is an advantage
- 10 - 15 years cognate work experience in Financial / Management Accounting, the last 7 – 10 years must have been in management role in a reputable and structured business environment, preferably in an Oil & Gas Company
- Ability to network and form high profile relationships with key people in various parts of the economy (government, regulatory bodies, key customer groups etc.)
- Knowledge of trading (paper & physical)
- Ability to influence the direction of national policy
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Local and International Oil & Gas Industry History and Dynamics (including deep knowledge of laws and regulations)
- Foreign Exchange and Money Markets
- Business Analysis, Strategy Development and Execution
- Paper & physical trading (Oil & Gas products)
- Finance and Investment Management
- Financial Management Accounting
- Assets & Liability Management
- Risk Management
- Taxation
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Negotiation and Contract Management (Legal)
Application Process
Interested
candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly
detailing their current remuneration and expectations to
recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 08 August 2013.
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted
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