Chief Financial Officer at Complete Farmer

Role Summary

• We are looking to hire a CFO to lead the formulation and implementation of all financial policies, controls and procedures, and tax regulations for Complete Farmer.
• The CFO will also play a critical role in considering economic and business trends, reviewing past performance, and anticipating potential issues to forecast the company’s future financial results.
• The CFO will not only understand current accounting and financial practices and trends but has proven experience raising capital and adapting to change–both in growth and downsizing.
• As a member of our senior management, the CFO will work closely with the CEO and COO to ensure financial goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops the financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, and directing staff.
• Strategically manage all treasury functions – Cash flow management, advising management on short-term and long-term opportunities to support business operations.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial management reporting, and liaising with external Auditors, Ghana Revenue Authority, and Registrar Generals’ Department for Statutory compliance.
• Develops organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and accumulating capital to fund expansion.
• Develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; analyzing risks; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and trading strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; and implementing change.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning using financial modeling techniques for effective decision-making.
• Reports financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances, and developing improvements.
• Strategically led the development of new financial products and automation strategies, managing demands on capital, and impact on facilities, staff planning, and forecasting to support company growth.
• Lead the finance and accounting team towards continual improvements of workflows and operational decision-making processes, and the development of transparent metrics to support data-driven insights and decisions.
• Assess risks and exposure due to business conducted in foreign currency, prepare a report and recommendation for dealing with foreign currencies, and follow and execute the established foreign exchange management policy.
• Development of strategies and structures for fundraising and managing investor due diligence process during fundraising rounds.
• Build controls to keep a check on processes and regulations, ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations, and review company records to identify potential risks.
• Work with the Director of People and Culture for staff payroll preparation and management of staff benefits.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Advanced degree MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in finance and operations in a senior role.
• Previous working experience as Auditor, financial controller, financial analyst, or financial consulting for at least 3 years is a plus.
• Complex financial modeling skills
• Familiarity with investment management and project finance management, including financial controls, accounting, auditing, as well as reporting on accruals, pipelines, and expenses.
• Experience with crucial Accounting software, and Microsoft Office suite with excellent use of spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
• Data-driven and goal-oriented.
• Possessing excellent and highly effective communication skills.