Head - Finance - Trading & Distribution Firm

About the Client:-

It's a global trading and distribution company with a network of offices and subsidiaries spanning more than 39 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Job profile:

- To support the strategic intent of the Company through management of the business finance and control functions.

- Support the development of short / medium / long term business plans

- Develop organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects at the appropriate time; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion

- Help create and drive annual business plans & budgets though generation and analysis of requisite MIS. Prepare, consolidate and review monthly MIS.

- Critically evaluate the performance of various business units through an analysis of profitability, top-line growth, cost control, etc.

- Manage risk through effective risk mitigation plans. Identify and track risk inclusive of credit risk, currency risk and country risk.

- Identify idle capital and develop actions plans for unlocking value. Follow up and review progress on areas like liquidation of inventory, overdue debtors / advances, working capital management, etc. Arranging short term/long term funding as required

- Oversee the day-to-day accounting functions including Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Inventory Control Management

- Managing Accounts Finalization and Audits

- Maintain an optimum talent level in the team through engagement and retention.

- Ensuring statutory compliances, oversee accounts / audit finalization, support in structuring deals.