CFO_Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities: Financial Set-up, Planning and Performance Complete the set-up of the finance function of the newly incorporated entity, including banking arrangements, accounting system, chart of accounts, financial policies and procedures. Translate the Mozambique business plan into annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts and measurable performance targets, in line with Group direction. Monitor performance against budget and business plan, analyse variances and recommend corrective actions to the Managing Director. Provide financial analysis and commercial insight on pricing, shipping-line and customer agreements, and investment decisions. Ensure disciplined allocation and effective use of financial resources. Treasury, Settlement and Foreign Exchange  Manage treasury, liquidity and working capital, including the settlement of shipping-line invoices within agreed payment terms. Manage relationships with commercial banks and ensure effective cash management across MZN and USD accounts and all payment channels Manage foreign-exchange exposure and ensure compliance with Banco de Mocambique regulations. Structure and secure financial flows with the Group (management fees, royalties, intra-group services), in line with transfer-pricing rules and Central Bank registration requirements. Credit Risk, Collections and Recovery Implement and operate the Group's customer credit-risk framework, including onboarding checks, exposure limits and ongoing monitoring of VCS holders. Own the collection and recovery of amounts settled on behalf of customers, in coordination with operations and legal counsel, ensuring recovery documentation is enforceable under Mozambican law. Monitor bad-debt exposure, provisioning and recovery performance, and propose corrective measures where required. Accounting, Tax, Governance and Compliance Oversee accounting, transaction processing and monthly closing, and manage outsourced accounting, payroll or tax service providers where applicable. Prepare statutory financial statements and regulatory filings and coordinate the annual external audit. Manage tax compliance (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax) and the relationship with the Mozambican Tax Authority Establish effective internal controls, segregation of duties and financial risk-management arrangements, in line with Group policies. Ensure compliance with KYC requirements and any licensing or regulatory obligations applicable to the activity. Reporting, Leadership and Stakeholder Relations Provide the Managing Director, the Group and the Board with timely, accurate reporting on performance, cash, credit risk and opportunities. Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and work closely with Group Finance to leverage existing systems, processes and best practice from Kenya and Tanzania. Recruit, develop and lead a capable finance team as the business grows. Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, the Central Bank and external advisers. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, with a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent). A Master's degree is an advantage. Minimum 7 years' finance experience, including substantial experience as a CFO, Finance Director or Finance Manager. Demonstrated experience setting up or structuring a finance function, systems and internal controls in a start-up, new subsidiary or growing organisation.