Director of Finance And Operations

Position Purpose

Director of Finance And Operations is responsible for leading accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax governance, procurement oversight, and finance operations across the organization.

The role ensures strong financial governance, effective internal controls, compliance with statutory requirements, and the integrity of financial information while supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Governance & Accounting

• Lead all accounting and financial control activities across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and corporate governance policies.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting.
• Oversee financial risk management and control processes.

Financial & Management Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of statutory, management, and regulatory reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management, shareholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate external audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in regulations and assess their impact on the business.

Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

• Serve as the key finance contact for regulatory authorities, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on financial and accounting implications of regulatory changes.

Tax Governance

• Oversee tax reporting, compliance, and risk management activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings.
• Manage tax audits, inspections, and regulator enquiries.
• Review and mitigate potential tax and compliance risks.

Finance Operations

• Provide leadership and oversight across finance operations activities.
• Ensure robust reconciliation, control, and governance processes.
• Drive operational excellence, process optimization, and automation initiatives.
• Support business units with efficient and high-quality financial services.

Procurement Governance & Vendor Management

• Lead the Procurement function and governance framework.
• Establish appropriate procurement controls, sourcing processes, and approval procedures.
• Manage vendor governance, contract oversight, and procurement risk management.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to support procurement planning and execution.

Corporate Administration & Asset Governance

• Oversee governance related to corporate assets, facilities, contracts, and operational expenditure.
• Ensure effective asset management and vendor administration practices.
• Monitor operational efficiency and cost management initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop finance and support-function teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive succession planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Promote high-performance standards across the organization.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Evaluate financial, operational, and compliance implications of key business initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, CFA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Chief Accountant certification or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proven track record in senior finance leadership roles within large and complex organizations.
• Strong experience in accounting governance, financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and internal controls.
• Experience managing Procurement and Vendor Management functions.
• Exposure to multinational corporations, large local enterprises, or highly regulated industries is advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Sound understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.