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The Finance Director oversees all financial aspects of a business unit and drives the company’s financial strategies in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team. Accountable to the CEO, the role holder is accountable for the financial operations of the business, including finance & accounting, compliance with statutory requirements, corporate governance, and risk management. This will include the development of operational and financial strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems. Our core values are central to who we are and how we do business. You will be expected to collaborate positively, have a passion to   succeed,   and be prepared to take smart risks. Combined with these qualities, you will be able to flex your   expertise   and use your   strong sense   of customer focus to exceed expectations each day. You will be a seasoned operational Finance leader, a strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Requirements You will have: • Extensive   experience   in   industry   working   in   a   multi-entity   finance   function • Experience   of   working   with   Telco’s   an   advantage • Experience   of   businesses   exposed   to   emerging   markets   an   advantage • Software   industry   experience   an   asset • 5+   years   minimum   of   PQE Key   skills   & Competencies : • Holds   an   Accounting   Qualification   (ACA, ACCA,   CIMA   or international equivalent). • Demonstrates strength in application of current technical accounting knowledge, particularly International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). • Experience   of   working   within   a   Group   organization,   submitting   reports   into   Group,   working   to   a   close timetable   appropriate for   a publicly listed company. • Hands-on   mindset   essential,   comfortable   preparing   and   reviewing   reconciliations,   posting   journals,   and preparing working papers. • Has   a   passion   for   educating   and   for   learning,   is   patient,   constructive,   positive. • Attention   to   detail   and   accuracy   is   a   must • Demonstrates   ability   to   communicate   and   work   effectively   with   the   business. • Proven ability to   work independently and   manage multiple shifting priorities in a   fast-moving environment. Is   very organized , does not need to be chased. • Strong   on   use   of   accounting/ERP   software,   comfortable   with   Microsoft   Office   tools Role and Responsibilities: Business Partnering: • Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop clear business plans, priorities, and forecasts in line with +/- 5% forecast accuracy targets. • Evolve financial processes, systems, and policies to ensure scalability, the availability of   accurate   and   timely   data to make the best business decisions, and to   comply with   regulations and corporate governance requirements. • Supervise due diligence and take a lead role in negotiations with 3rd parties. Finance Operations: • Responsibility for monthly and quarterly   consolidated   financial reporting to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements, and IFRS. • Ownership of ‘Quarterly Strategic Review’ (QSR) forecasting process. • Financial leadership and application of best practices to processes,   people   and systems to affect revenue,   profitability   and cash-flow, to improve operating efficiency and performance. • Recommend and lead efforts to improve business performance as reflected by operating ratios as well as ROIC. • Responsibility for Risk Management process review, policy   standardization   and process improvements. • Oversight and improvement of effective administration processes and systems for company records and contracts. • Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance functions. • Work closely with all functional leads to ensure projects bids and contract terms, financial and otherwise, adhere to corporate parameters. • Coordinate all legal activities internally and with group legal. • Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies. • Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations. • Oversights of direct and indirect tax filings, ensure the company is both tax compliant and efficient in all   jurisdictions   it trades in People Leadership : • Lead and effectively manage the Finance team, the procurement   manager   and the maintenance renewals specialist • Drive succession planning and talent management processes. • Manager key stakeholder expectations. Other Activities: • Oversee procurement process, including the equipment supply chain and service contract renewals • Head the customer maintenance contract renewals process; ensure compliance with internal policies • Take a leading role in Sales Operations, attend regular sales pipeline   reviews   and lead quarterly booking commitment meetings with the sales organisation • Attend management meetings, annual events, and other activities directed by the CEO • Help create a culture of learning, trust, and self-improvement • Any other duties as   required Eligibility Requirements: • Candidate must be eligible to work in their country of residence • Travel expectation is   25 %.   Must be able to travel to   globally without restrictions.