Requirements:
The Candidate

* In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) including strong technical accounting skills and application of standards in practical manner
* Strong decision making and critical thinking skills
* Strong people leadership and relationship builder
* Excellent ability to influence with a collaborative nature, strong communication/social skills
* Highly motivated teammate and self-starter
* Highly analytical (ability to take care of sophisticated issues, break down into component pieces in order to analyze appropriately)
* Proven strategic thinking ability to apply a "bottom line", results-oriented approach
* A professional accounting designation and qualifications along with at least 10 years of senior managerial experience in fast growing, professional entrepreneurial (publicly listed) company preferred (where systems/process building was required)
* Experience in taking a company to IPO
* Post-qualification experience in a public accounting firm and/or financial reporting role in a publicly accountable company
* Strong technical background and working knowledge of external reporting requirements and IFRS for publicly traded companies, including consolidation, business combinations, foreign currency translation, revenue recognition and ICFR compliance.
* Proven track record to multi-task high-volume workloads with finance-related projects to achieve results and advance work plans
* Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy is critical
* Positive mind-set, future oriented and keen to make a difference
* Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies

Key Job Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a proven track record of strategic financial planning and analysis. Previous experience as a CFO or similar executive position is highly preferred.