Finance Director & Company Secretary

Finance Director & Company Secretary Important Note: Females are encouraged to apply Summary This role plays a pivotal role in strategically leading the business' mid- and long-term plans in alignment with parent/corporate organization objectives, overseeing the financial operations of the company, developing financial strategies, analyzing new opportunities, risk management, and ensuring compliance, implementation, and maintenance of financial control. Key Responsibilities:

• Fully responsible and accountable for the Financial Controllership, Management & Strategy for Pakistan office
• Act as local compliance referent
• Act as company secretary
• Provide financial inputs in all key management decisions to ensure that the financial strategy aligns with the overall business strategy and needs of the business.
• Manage accounting & financial strategy for the company in line with related accounting standards, including consolidation with the company's group (fixed assets, revenue, cost of sales, assets, liabilities, provisions, debtors, creditors)
• Plan & budget with inputs from the company's headquarters, detailing the financial and business plan and monitoring actuals vs. plan for necessary proactive measures.
• Manage banking relationships with local banks, advising on facilities to meet business requirements.
• Forecast the company’s cash flow position, review related credit needs, anticipate challenges arising from late payments, and recommend mitigation actions to the Managing Director for decision making.
• Manage foreign currency risks in accordance with company policies and with Corporate Treasury.
• Ensure a suitable credit exposure strategy in line with company policy and business needs.
• Provide financial & strategic inputs in all key projects/orders/business and in the overall management of the company.
• Conduct financial analysis in various forms, including finance costs for projects, project calculations, credit terms, profitability reports, and turnover estimates.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring resources are efficient and optimal, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Lead analysis, planning, and control of the organization’s financial transactions, systems, and procedures to comply with regulations and accounting principles.
• Conduct periodic reviews of policies, procedures, and practices to identify opportunities for improvement and engage in best practices.
• Drive decisions based on data, creating and continuously enhancing dashboards and alerts to monitor changing risks and suspicious behaviors.
• Form close working relationships with the Managing Director, Board of Directors, and other senior management.
• Provide input in commercial contract negotiations with customers.
• Provide reports to the company's headquarters (global and regional).
• Manage trade finance, including the issuance of guarantees/bonds and negotiation of export letters of credit and supplier payments.
• Contribute fully to the development of company business and finance strategy across all areas, challenging assumptions and providing financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets, and business drivers.
• Ensure completion of all statutory, financial, and internal audits.
• Manage all tax-related matters in accordance with corporate policies.

• Strong experience in a similar role within Pakistan (international experience in the Middle East and Africa is a plus) and managed a $10m+ turnover business with experience across multiple business departments.
• Qualified finance professional holding a certificate in CA/ACCA/CPA (a degree in business, legal, or a related field would be a plus).
• Professional experience in accounting or an auditing firm is an advantage; management experience of leading a finance team for a minimum of 10 years is required.
• Confident handling of SAP and MS Office.
• Flexibility and a high degree of result orientation.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English (German language is a plus).
• Great analytical skills and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse portfolios of industries (e.g., real estate, healthcare, energy, and investment).
• Strong understanding of due diligence and risk management processes.
• Business development mindset and ability to build internal and external networks.
• Proven ability to manage multi-resource projects and deliver significant business results.
• Skilled at mentoring and guiding junior team members.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver tasks on time with a focus on ownership and accountability.
• Thorough understanding of financial management principles and risk management.
• Business and legal acumen.