1. Leadership Position
2. Part of largest global player in segment
About Our Client
The organization is a leading retail consumer giant with a strong focus on transformation and expansion, poised to drive the next phase of growth. As the largest player in the sub-continent, it is on track to double its scale and size, guided by a vision to evolve into a multi-business, multi-product, and multi-country operation.
Job Description
The individual will assume the role of Head of Finance/CFO for operations in Sri Lanka/ Bangladesh. This position entails overseeing all financial accounting and management accounting responsibilities for both countries, including financial controls, taxation, FP&A, business partnering, secretarial duties, and Board meetings. The role offers the chance to collaborate closely with both the Business and Finance teams across all aspects of operations in the Sri Lankan markets.
The Successful Applicant
The preferred candidate for this role:
Chartered Accountant (CA) certification, ideally achieved on the first attempt, and possess 12-15 years of post-qualification experience.
Key skills required include strong analytical abilities, proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with SAP, and prior experience in a controllership capacity. The candidate should demonstrate assertiveness, maturity in handling functional conflicts, and excellent communication skills.
Additionally, occasional travel to local markets may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.