Chief Finance officer (CFO)

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the overall business objectives of all companies.
• Prepare, review, and present accurate and timely standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Create financial forecasts and models to support long-term strategic planning.
• Lead the monthly quarterly and annual budgeting process across all companies and monitor implementation.
• Provide variance analysis with explanations for deviations from the budget or forecast.
• Oversee financial operations and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
• Manage inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and financial eliminations.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal financial controls across all companies.
• Maintain financial records in compliance with local and international standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns, statutory filings, and regulatory reports for all entities.
• Manage treasury operations, including bank accounts, fund transfers, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and manage cash flow forecasting and optimize working capital across all businesses.
• Negotiate and manage banking relationships, credit lines, and financing agreements.
• Supervise the payroll process and ensure alignment with labor laws and internal policies.
• Ensure timely payment of salaries, supplier invoices, tax liabilities, and other financial obligations.
• Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and KPIs for executive decision-making.
• Drive cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for financial efficiency.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with auditors for external audits and ensure timely completion with clean audit opinions.
• Lead internal audit reviews and follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.
• Oversee tax structuring and planning to optimize group tax position and ensure compliance.
• Ensure VAT/GST filings, withholding tax, and other obligations are submitted correctly and on time.
• Monitor changes in financial legislation and ensure compliance with updated regulations.
• Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of ERP/financial systems across all companies.
• Ensure proper asset management and control, including fixed asset registers and depreciation.
• Support strategic initiatives such as business expansions, capital projects, and new company setups.
• Lead the financial due diligence process for acquisitions, joint ventures, or partnerships.
• Participate in contract review processes from a financial and risk perspective.
• Implement financial policies and SOPs across companies for consistency and control.
• Manage financial delegations of authority and approval matrices.
• Lead and mentor finance teams in each company, ensuring performance, training, and development.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing between finance teams across companies.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of financial data and systems.
• Represent the finance function in management and board meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of board packs and investor presentations.
• Maintain relationships with external advisors including auditors, tax consultants, lawyers, and regulators.
• Manage company insurance policies and ensure adequate coverage is maintained.
• Oversee financial aspects of procurement and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with IT and HR to ensure alignment on financial impacts of operational decisions.
• Provide financial training and support to non-finance staff and department heads.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on all financial matters, strategy, and risk.

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA) is required.
• Minimum of 10 years in senior financial management roles, with experience managing finances across multiple entities.
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting, tax, audit, regulatory frameworks, and financial systems.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset.

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting expertise.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex financial environments.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Sayas Group of Companies