Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The CFO plays a pivotal role in steering a company’s financial strategy and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accounting frameworks. As the most senior finance executive in the organization, the CFO oversees all aspects of financial planning, reporting, control, and risk management, while serving as a key advisor to the board and investment committee.
The position fundamentally combines hands-on leadership with strategic financial management.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management: Lead the entire finance function, ensuring high standards of financial governance, accountability, and performance. Set direction for the finance team, drive execution, and act as the financial steward of the organization at the executive level.
Regulatory Reporting: Oversee the preparation and submission of financial reports in compliance with applicable national regulations and standards. Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the company’s financial practices remain consistently aligned.
Financial Strategy and Analysis: Develop and implement forward-looking financial strategies to support sustainable business growth. Apply financial modeling and scenario planning, to guide decision-making and performance evaluation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary financial counterpart to the board, investment committee, and other governance bodies. Deliver financial insights and strategic recommendations that support high-quality executive and board-level decision-making.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the company’s financial operations adhere to regulatory, accounting, and internal control requirements. Develop and maintain risk mitigation strategies to protect financial stability and corporate assets.
Investment Accounting: Oversee the treatment and presentation of investment portfolios in line with accounting standard. Ensure appropriate valuation, classification, and reporting of financial instruments.
Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the development of comprehensive financial models and planning tools to simulate business scenarios, assess capital needs, and support executive decisions. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial KPIs, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analysis.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Professional certifications (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA) or actuarial science background highly desirable.
Minimum of 10 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within financial services sector.
Demonstrated capability to lead complex finance functions and ensure compliance with evolving accounting and regulatory requirements.
Deep understanding of reinsurance and the technical implications of life insurance pricing.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to operate at C-Level, engage confidently with internal
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