Financing Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

1. Financial Planning and Strategy

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop detailed financial budgets and forecasts to ensure the organization’s financial objectives are met. This involves analyzing financial performance, determining future cash flow needs, and planning accordingly.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies to help the organization achieve its goals, such as identifying growth opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and financial investments.
• Cost Control and Efficiency: Monitor spending across departments to ensure that the company operates efficiently and stays within budget. This may involve assessing financial systems and identifying areas for improvement in financial operations.

2. Securing Financing and Capital Management

• Fundraising and Capital Sourcing: Identify and secure the necessary capital to finance company operations, growth initiatives, or large projects. This may involve issuing bonds, seeking loans from financial institutions, negotiating credit lines, or sourcing equity capital.
• Debt and Equity Financing: Help manage the balance between debt and equity financing, determining the best way to raise capital while managing risk and maintaining financial flexibility.
• Investor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with investors, ensuring clear communication regarding the organization’s financial health, future prospects, and investment opportunities.
• Loan and Credit Management: Oversee the management of loans and credit lines, ensuring the organization meets repayment schedules, monitors interest rates, and assesses borrowing needs in line with financial goals.

3. Cash Flow and Liquidity Management

• Cash Flow Monitoring: Regularly review and manage the organization’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs, including salaries, operational expenses, and debt servicing.
• Working Capital Management: Oversee working capital to ensure the company maintains enough cash flow to cover day-to-day operations. This includes managing receivables, payables, and inventory efficiently.
• Liquidity Planning: Develop strategies to optimize liquidity, ensuring that the organization has access to cash when needed without taking on excessive debt.

4. Financial Risk Management

• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Assess financial risks (e.g., interest rate fluctuations, currency risk, credit risk) and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. This may include hedging or other risk management tools.
• Insurance and Hedging: Evaluate options for insuring against risks, such as credit insurance, property insurance, or currency hedging, and manage these policies to protect the organization’s financial assets.
• Compliance and Regulatory Risk: Ensure that the organization complies with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance practices to avoid penalties or legal issues.

5. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Financial Statements: Prepare and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. This analysis is used to evaluate the organization’s performance, profitability, and financial position.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs (e.g., return on investment, cost of capital, profit margins) to assess financial health and make strategic recommendations.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate financial results to stakeholders, such as senior management, board members, investors, and regulatory authorities, providing insights and recommendations for financial improvement.

Desired candidate profile

Assisting the office Director in overlooking financing plans and activities of the government. Also involvement in all banks & markets discussions including the negotiating for all financing options.

Working Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, investment banking, treasury management with a focus on debt management and financing.
• Strong experience and understanding of capital markets, debt issuance and public finance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s and above degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration.

Other Certifications

Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or similar qualifications can enhance prospects.