The Financial Director reporting to the Regional Vice President, is responsible for the corporate support services that apply to a Region. This includes general administration, financial management, human resources and information technology.

• Overall management of the following functions: Financial and Accounting, Human Resources (unless a dedicated HR manager is available), IT, Administration, Legal
• Identification and implementation of cost control measures
• Management of Cash Flow
• Management of foreign currency exposure
• Performance of Company Secretarial functions or alternatively outsourcing thereof
• Management and supervision of the Accounting and Finance teams in the region
• Provision of financial and business support to each of the operational divisions including support for strategic and new business opportunities
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and compliance with regular reporting requirements
• Determination of administrative procedures and standards
• Ensuring that all administrative, human resource and related operations are conducted in compliance with the relevant laws of the country of operation
• Ensuring that appropriate supplier contractual arrangements are concluded
• Assistance with securing and rendering such management information that may be required by the Regional Vice President or Group Finance Director
• Establishment of policies and procedures for the Finance Division, ensuring regional compliance and alignment to Group Finance policies
• Attendance at “Pre” and “Post” audit meetings and accompanying (as necessary) any 3rd Party Auditors during the audit process being conducted on the Finance function
• Ensuring that Management Letter points and any other matters raised by the auditors are addressed and that corrective actions are implemented as required
• Conducting legal contract reviews
• Ensuring financial control and compliance within all outgoing documents
• Analysis of financial results to understand variances and report on risks
• Ensuring that all appropriate insurance policies are in place and current
• Ensuring that adequate IT systems are in place to ensure efficiency, redundancy, security and safety in accordance with Group policy
• Ensuring correct and timely preparation and submission of VAT, Income Tax and other statutory returns required to comply with all local regulations and legislation

EDUCATION:

• Tertiary Qualification: B com (Accounting) Hons
• Chartered Accountant with articles at one of the big 4 audit firms
• MBA qualification at a reputable business school preferable

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 - 8 years senior financial management level, preferably in Aviation or Service Industry
• 5 - 6 years managing a finance team
  Closing date: 13 February 2025

• Overall management of the following functions: Financial and Accounting, Human Resources (unless a dedicated HR manager is available), IT, Administration, Legal
• Identification and implementation of cost control measures
• Management of Cash Flow
• Management of foreign currency exposure
• Performance of Company Secretarial functions or alternatively outsourcing thereof
• Management and supervision of the Accounting and Finance teams in the region
• Provision of financial and business support to each of the operational divisions including support for strategic and new business opportunities
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and compliance with regular reporting requirements
• Determination of administrative procedures and standards
• Ensuring that all administrative, human resource and related operations are conducted in compliance with the relevant laws of the country of operation
• Ensuring that appropriate supplier contractual arrangements are concluded
• Assistance with securing and rendering such management information that may be required by the Regional Vice President or Group Finance Director
• Establishment of policies and procedures for the Finance Division, ensuring regional compliance and alignment to Group Finance policies
• Attendance at “Pre” and “Post” audit meetings and accompanying (as necessary) any 3rd Party Auditors during the audit process being conducted on the Finance function
• Ensuring that Management Letter points and any other matters raised by the auditors are addressed and that corrective actions are implemented as required
• Conducting legal contract reviews
• Ensuring financial control and compliance within all outgoing documents
• Analysis of financial results to understand variances and report on risks
• Ensuring that all appropriate insurance policies are in place and current
• Ensuring that adequate IT systems are in place to ensure efficiency, redundancy, security and safety in accordance with Group policy
• Ensuring correct and timely preparation and submission of VAT, Income Tax and other statutory returns required to comply with all local regulations and legislatio