Chief Financial Officer

Job description / Role

Description

Apt Resources is actively seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with substantial experience in the hospitality and construction sectors for one of its clients based in Kinshasa, DRC. This executive role will be pivotal in driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and overseeing the organization's financial operations with a strong focus on enhancing profitability and sustainability across diverse business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives and drive growth within hospitality and construction divisions.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to assess financial performance and provide insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor financial teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. An MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.

Minimum experience:
A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, ideally within the hospitality and construction industries.

Job-specific skills:

• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies that align with business goals.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in handling multiple business units in multiple locations/countries would be an added advantage.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with a focus on improving financial performance.
• Familiarity with financial software and reporting tools.

Benefits

Salary and benefits: Open for negotiation

Required Experience

Chief Financial Officer or similar executive financial leadership role.

Key Skills

• Culinary experience
• Restaurant experience
• Food service
• Hospitality management
• Hotel experience
• Hospitality experience
• Management experience
• Event planning
• Employment and labor law
• Project management software
• Customer relationship management
• Restaurant management

Employment type: Full time
Experience: Not specified
Vacancy: 1