A global Financial Services leader is hiring a Group Head of Finance, for the incumbent to be based in Mauritius. This role involves leading important ad hoc finance projects, and collaborating with subsidiaries for organisational financial success.

In this newly created role, the ideal candidate will form a critical addition to the finance management team. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the primary responsibilities for the Group Head of Finance will include overseeing the finance functions of the head office.

This encompassing role includes the management of various vital aspects such as group treasury, debt facility management, group payroll oversight, budgeting and funding for new ventures, departmental reporting across the group, facilitation of dividend processes, full financial management of group-specific entities, and the financial oversight of shared entities. Additionally, this role involves leading essential ad hoc finance projects and fostering close collaboration with the Financial Directors of the businesses. The key objective is to ensure the optimal functioning and alignment of financial operations across all departments, supporting the organisation's financial success and stability.

Key qualifications for the Group Head of Finance:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• 8+ years post articles experience
• Extensive understanding of financial management and Tax
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles
• Proficient used of finance software

Key duties include but are not limited to for the Group Head of Finance:

• Supervision of operational accounting functions for designated group companies
• Leading and managing a team
• Oversight of treasury activities, including managing external debt facilities, cash management, securing funding for new ventures, and facilitating dividend distributions
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, with the engagement of external experts in foreign jurisdictions as needed
• Assessing and evaluating the financial performance and strategic positioning of each designated business
• Handling financial reporting, monitoring, and analysis
• Preparing and submitting relevant statutory filings, including tax, VAT, and regulatory reports
• Managing and overseeing all audit processes related to specific entities within the group
• Providing support to the CFO on various ad hoc finance projects

Key personal skills for a successful Group Head of Finance:

• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised
• Hard-working
• Problem solver

If you are interested in furthering your career within a global company as a Group Head of Finance for a growing financial company, please get in touch to learn more about an opportunity where you will gain experience in a fast-paced environment as part of an enthusiastic team.

Ideally suited to individuals living in Mauritius or looking to relocate from South Africa to Mauritius.