Head, Financial Reporting & Operations

This role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of financial reporting and operational finance to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and relevant statutory requirements. The position demands ownership of financial reporting, technical accounting, governance, and internal controls, while providing strategic financial insights to support effective business decision-making. Additionally, the role focuses on driving continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls across reporting, taxation, treasury, and revenue assurance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance: Lead the preparation and review of management accounts and statutory financial statements for all entities, ensuring adherence to IFRS and regulatory standards. Maintain accuracy, consistency, and integrity in financial reporting, and continuously improve reporting processes, systems, and timelines. Ensure uniform application of accounting policies and standards across the organization.

External Audit & Stakeholder Coordination: Manage coordination with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. Serve as the primary liaison between auditors, internal departments, and Group Finance to address audit queries and resolve issues. Oversee the timely resolution of internal control weaknesses and audit observations, driving corrective actions and sustainable governance enhancements.

Accounting Standards & Technical Leadership: Monitor and interpret updates in IFRS, SECP regulations, and other relevant accounting frameworks. Provide expert technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and IFRS interpretations. Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and position papers for management and Group Finance, ensuring consistent policy implementation across entities.

Internal Controls & Governance: Strengthen and monitor internal controls over financial reporting in collaboration with Group Finance and Internal Audit. Ensure compliance with segregation of duties, internal policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA/LOA), and governance frameworks. Lead reviews of key financial processes, contracts, cost and revenue structures, and control environments. Promote control enhancements, risk mitigation, and process standardization across finance operations.

Treasury, Tax & Revenue Oversight: Oversee treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital structure analysis. Coordinate banking activities related to Letters of Credit (LC), Letters of Guarantee (LG), funding, and financial approvals. Manage tax compliance in partnership with tax advisors and regulatory authorities. Ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue assurance processes and review key customer and vendor contracts from financial, taxation, and risk perspectives.

Reporting, Analysis & Business Support: Review and enhance cash flow forecasts, financial analyses, and management reporting. Provide strategic financial insights to support business planning, commercial decisions, and organizational goals. Ensure compliance with DOA/LOA and governance frameworks. Support the Head of Finance Operations in strategic initiatives and cross-functional financial matters.

Required Qualifications

Possess a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CA Finalist, ACMA, or equivalent. Demonstrate 8–10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, audit, taxation, treasury, or finance operations. Strong exposure to IFRS, financial governance frameworks, and multi-entity reporting environments is essential. Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS, taxation, treasury, and revenue assurance is required. Proven technical accounting, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills are critical.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience in the telecommunications industry or large-scale corporate environments is advantageous. Ability to review and interpret complex financial contracts, transactions, and structures is highly valued. Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance is necessary. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is expected. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills are essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong planning, prioritization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and decision-making capabilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute strategically to a dynamic finance function, driving excellence in financial management and governance.