CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical executive role tasked with overseeing all financial activities for a leading manufacturing firm dealing in agricultural commodities, including comprehensive management of group accounts for various subsidiaries and associates worldwide. The CFO will develop and implement financial strategies, ensure compliance, manage risks, and drive the financial growth of the organization. This position demands expertise in financial operations across international borders and proficiency in managing diverse risk factors such as forex, interest rates, commodity hedging, and business risks. As a Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the organization's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives and maximizing shareholder value. This includes conducting thorough investment appraisals and financial due diligence on potential target companies, evaluating synergies, operational efficiencies, and strategic fit within the existing portfolio. You will be responsible for preparing detailed valuation models and risk assessments to support decision-making while collaborating closely with legal, operational, and executive teams to negotiate terms and structure deals. Post-acquisition, you will oversee the integration process to ensure seamless transitions and the realization of anticipated benefits, while continually monitoring performance against targets to drive ongoing optimization and value creation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Financial Leadership: o Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s goals within the agricultural commodities market. o Collaborate with the executive team to enhance business performance and value creation across all subsidiaries and associates, including Sarafiah Foodstuff Trading LLC Dubai, Sarafiah LTD Afghanistan, and others. o Ensure alignment of group financial objectives with overall corporate strategy. 2. Group Accounts Management: o Oversee the consolidation and reporting of financial statements across all subsidiaries and affiliations. o Ensure that accounting practices comply with local regulations and international standards, overseeing audits across different jurisdictions. o Streamline financial operations and standardize financial reporting across the global enterprise to improve transparency and efficiency. 3. Financial Planning and Analysis: o Lead the financial planning process, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for all business units. o Analyze global market trends and commodity price fluctuations to offer strategic insights and forecasts. o Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators applicable to the parent company and subsidiary entities. 4. Comprehensive Risk Management: o Implement sophisticated risk management strategies to mitigate forex, interest rate, commodity hedging, and business risks. o Utilize tools and financial instruments to protect the company from market volatility and ensure financial sustainability. o Establish a framework for regular risk assessments and reporting to the executive team and board. 5. Regulatory Compliance and Governance: o Ensure compliance with global financial regulations, including adherence to IFRS, GAAP, and regional regulatory standards. o Establish rigorous internal controls and compliance mechanisms across all locations. o Oversee implementation of audit recommendations and governance improvements. 6. Capital Management and Financing: o Optimize the group’s capital structure, managing cash flow, debt, and equity financing strategies. o Develop robust relationships with financial institutions and investors to secure favorable financing options. o Lead efforts in mergers, acquisitions, and capital investments across subsidiaries, ensuring seamless integration and value realization. 7. Technology and Innovation: o Advocate for digital transformation within the finance function for enhanced data analytics, reporting, and decision-making. o Implement and oversee financial technology systems that support the operational needs of a multi-national organization. 8. Leadership and Development: o Mentor and develop finance teams across all subsidiaries, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. o Drive talent acquisition and professional development initiatives to build organizational competency. 9. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: o Communicate financial performance and strategic objectives clearly and credibly to stakeholders, including the board, investors, and partners. o Represent the organization at industry and financial forums to bolster corporate image and stakeholder confidence. Required Qualifications: • Education: o Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with Professional Qualification from a reputed body or a Master’s degree in Finance and Risk Management. o Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, CA, CPA, or equivalent are required. • Experience: o At least 10 years of relevant financial experience, with a minimum of 5 years in managerial or strategic roles within the Agri-commodities & manufacturing sector. o Experience with multinational operations and financial consolidation across various jurisdictions is essential. • Skills: o Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with comprehensive risk management experience. o Proficiency in international financial regulations and accounting standards. o Excellent leadership and communication skills suitable for multi-cultural environments. o Language Skills such as Pushto, and Urdu are required as our major markets are Pakistan & Afghanistan. • Personal Attributes: o Integrity, ethical standards, and dedication to maintaining transparency. o Capability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, global market. o Effective problem-solving abilities and a forward-thinking perspective. Work Environment: The CFO will work in an office setting in Malaysia requires long active working hours, and might be required to deal with other officers after working hours with regular travel required to subsidiary locations that include Afghanistan, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA & Germany for meetings with international partners and stakeholders.