Chief Accounts Payable Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Chief Accounts Payable Officer / Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Accounts Payable Officer / Chief Financial OfficerRole Description
We are seeking a highly strategic and detail-oriented Chief Accounts Payable Officer / Chief Financial Officer to oversee the company's financial operations, accounts payable functions, financial planning, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, effective cash flow management, strong internal controls, and compliance with financial regulations while supporting the company's long-term business objectives.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Oversee overall financial operations, accounting functions, and accounts payable processes.
* Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
* Supervise accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, vendor reconciliation, and expense control.
* Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments in accordance with company policies.
* Monitor cash flow, working capital, financial performance, and expenditure to support business operations.
* Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, budgets, and financial analysis.
* Establish and maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
* Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and financial policies.
* Manage banking relationships, financial transactions, and funding arrangements.
* Identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
* Lead and develop the finance and accounts payable teams to achieve operational efficiency and accuracy.
* Provide financial insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance to senior management.
* Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders on financial matters.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent are preferred.
* Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, financial reporting, and accounts payable operations.
* Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
* Knowledge of tax regulations, statutory compliance, audit requirements, and internal financial controls.
* Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
* Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial decision-making skills.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple financial priorities and drive continuous improvement in financial operations.