Job
Title: CFO - Betting
Report
to: CEO
Location: Zimbabwe
Salary: 200k – 250k
Our
client is the leading lottery and sports betting operator in African emerging
markets, managing over 18 national divisions.
The
company is globally recognized as a start-up specialist for gaming operations
in emerging markets.
They
are looking for a CFO to be located in Zimbabwe. He will set up and lead the
finance team, as well as help with the top level data analysis.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead
the company’s economic strategy, forecasting and financial modeling.
- Take
an active role in analyzing new markets for the company to expand into
based on solid financial data
- Coordinate
data driven analytics throughout the entire organization to accurately
measure current levels of earnings and to identify risks and
opportunities.
- Assume
overall leadership of the day-to-day financial and control operations of
the company, including financial reporting, planning and analysis,
accounting, financial policy development and budgeting.
- Establish
critical KPIs.
- Design
and implement financial and internal control systems.
- Manage
all internal and external financial reporting.
- Support
management in developing key growth strategies by studying economic and
industry trends.
- Forecast
expansion prospects.
- Analyse
organization operations to identifying opportunities for improvement, cost
reduction, and systems enhancement.
- Monitor
ongoing performance against company growth objectives, identify problems,
and initiate appropriate corrective action to ensure that the company is
moving toward its target earnings course.
- Oversee
annual audit. Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and
reporting is in compliance with Zimbabwean law.
Competencies
and Qualifications Desired
- Must
be willing to relocate to Zimbabwe.
- 5-10
years’ progressively responsible experience in a similar position.
- Degree
in accounting, finance or a relevant field.
- CPA
or Master’s Degree is a strong advantage.
- Strategic
leader with strong grasp of core financial concepts, including cost
accounting, reporting, revenue recognition, financial modeling, and
forecasting. Experience or knowledge about betting companies would be a
strong advantage.
- Experience
in using financial software such as QuickBooks is essential.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels
of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
- Strong
problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound
judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High
level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and
results-orientation.
How to
Apply
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (CFO - Betting) to korirjustus@gmail.com before Friday 20th May, 2016.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
