Our client is a growing start-up in the Information Technology business segment operating in Egypt and Saudi Arabia looking for a Finance Director to be based in Cairo and manage the financial operations and strategy for Egypt and Saudi Market

Position- Finance Director

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, good strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, exceptional numerical proficiency, and strong leadership skills. The finance director should handle financial operations, develop effective financial strategies, guide efforts towards financial stability, monitor all financial activities, promote revenue growth, and maintain good relationships with investors

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks.
• Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems.
• Develop the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with partners and investors.
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Analyze to make forecasts and report to the upper executive.
• Drive the accounting team and finance personnel to ensure all accounting and financial reporting activities are completed on an accurate and timely basis.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in similar role with minimum 5 years overall in the same field workimg for startups.
• Preferred experience in fundraising from investors working for IT based startups in Egypt
• Multi geographical finance operations is a must
• Strong ability to build financial models.
• Ability to manage a group of subsidiaries.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices. Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
• An analytical mind with strategic ability.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• BSc/BA in accounting, finance, or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus.
• CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus