CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, US OPERATIONS

Role and Core Function:

Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s administrative and financial services and departments. Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts as well as researches and develop new business opportunities. Providing insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Group Vice President to establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion. Analyze new business opportunities for US Operations to include: Potential existing product line expansion and developing new product lines; Potential investment opportunities related to the Group’s poultry business
• Defines and implements strategic financial objectives for the US Operations; facilitates measurement of those objectives, reporting results to the Group Executive.
• Administer and manage supplier contracts to ensure the terms are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, guidelines and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws.
• Facilitates implementation of new systems and major modifications of existing systems to reduce downtime.
• Oversee and administer all Lease and Insurance contacts for the Group - Select and engage consultants, auditors and investors.
• Manage financial planning and analysis department.
• Participate in weekly conference calls with Lenders, Vendors and Executive Leadership Team.
• Manage Lender Agreements and Relationships, including but not limited to reporting on and forecasting financial covenants.
• Prepare and execute regular presentations to lenders and the Group Executive.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and cash flow and provide recommendations.
• Maintain forecasts of cash flows and key financial drivers.
• Knowledge of and provide input on the companies’ risk management portfolio.
• Work with the US Operations team to set agreed performance, profit margins and budget targets.
• Work with the team to set pricing methods and strategies and apply competitive intelligence and/or market conditions to review prices of products on the market.
• Review gross margins and performances with the Group Vice President on a periodic basis.
• Arrange and oversee the financing of project expansions to the operation.
• Keep abreast of all technological advancements/trends within the industry.
• Perform other functions as assigned from time to time.

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s in Financial Accounting or related field from a reputable tertiary Institution
• CPA certification.
• Additional Finance/Banking/Accounting based certifications preferred

Experience:

• At least ten (10) years of experience as Chief Financial Officer or similar role.
• Experience in financial management and operations management.

Specialized Techniques/Knowledge/Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of D365 accounting software is critical.
• Sound Knowledge of local and international banking and trade financing.
• Sound Knowledge of domestic and international purchasing and trading.
• Sound Knowledge of US Corporate tax.
• Excellent people and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to formulate strategies, policies and create new approaches to adverse situations.
• Sound knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to take a broad view of issues and events and have an understanding of their long- term impact or implications.
• Ability to analyze financial information.
• Well-developed strategic management, planning and organizational skills.
• Sound analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Sound human relations, leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence change.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Risk management.
• Understanding of commodity hedging mechanisms.
• Exposure to ocean freight including chartering and logistics for bulk, break bulk, liquids and containers.