New Era offers cutting-edge haulage and logistics services designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide an unparalleled customer experience.Job Summary
The Head of Finance is responsible for managing the organization’s financial strategy, daily operations, and regulatory compliance.
He/She willact as a strategic advisor to the CEO and board, balancing long-term growth objectives with internal financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Strategy: Develop and monitor corporate strategies, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling to support growth.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports for the executive team and board of directors.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure the company adheres to local tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP) while mitigating financial and operational risks.
Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage the finance and accounting team, including accountants and financial analysts.
Process Optimization: Implement and upgrade financial policies, internal controls, and accounting software to improve efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
7+ years of progressive experience in financial management, with several years in a senior leadership or management capacity.
Deep understanding of corporate finance principles and hands-on proficiency with modern accounting and ERP software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or advanced Excel modeling).
Exceptional strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and communication skills for stakeholder and board-level presentations.