Chief Financial Officer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships. He / She will collaborate with the CEO and the executive team to make decisions regarding company's financial strategy and operations.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and execute long-term strategic plans.
• Lead financial aspects of business transformation, business expansion, vessel sale / purchase.
• Provide insights on growth opportunities and competitive positioning.

Financial Strategy & Capital Management

• Develop and manage financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and performance goals.
• Optimize capital structure, investment strategies, and capital allocation decisions.
• Oversee capital raising efforts, including equity, debt, and strategic partnerships.

Performance Management & Value Creation

• Design and implement metrics to track performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Align financial planning and forecasting with KPIs and value drivers.
• Deliver financial insights that guide resource allocation, pricing, and portfolio management.

Operational Finance & Risk Management

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the organization.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Support digital finance transformation and automation of key finance functions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Lead external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors.

Accounting Operations

• Lead core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison to investors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Lead communication of financial performance and strategic plans to the Board and external stakeholders.
• Build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through transparency and insight.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and mentor the finance teams across the business unit .
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on strategic execution, integrity, and accountability.
• Drive digital transformation and financial systems modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

CA with Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting

10 -15 years of Senior financial leadership experience, ideally including strategic planning roles.

Strong understanding of Industry , capital markets, business modeling, and enterprise risk.

Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.