Finance Officer

The Finance Officer is responsible for developing financial projections and business models for banks, stockholders, and other stakeholders; conducting feasibility studies for proposed projects and investments; and coordinating the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) preparation program.

The role supports management in strategic financial planning, capital raising, investment evaluation, and corporate financial readiness by providing accurate financial analysis, reliable forecasts, and timely financial reports to support sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Projections and Planning
  
  

Prepare and maintain financial projections, forecasts, and financial models for presentation to banks, lenders, stockholders, and senior management.

Prepare financial forecasts to support loan applications, credit facilities, debt restructuring, and other financing requirements.

Develop best-case, base-case, and worst-case financial scenarios to assess business performance, liquidity, profitability, and funding requirements.

Analyze actual financial results against projections and explain significant variances.

Prepare financial presentations and reports for stockholders, the Board of Directors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.

Assist management in capital allocation, cash flow planning, and long-term financial strategy.

• Feasibility Studies for New Projects
  
  

Conduct financial feasibility studies for proposed projects, business expansions, capital expenditures, and new investments.

Develop project financial models incorporating capital investment, operating expenses, revenues, cash flows, and projected returns.

Evaluate investment viability using financial indicators such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback period, and return on investment (ROI).

Conduct sensitivity and risk analyses to assess the impact of changes in costs, selling prices, demand, interest rates, and other key assumptions.

Assess funding requirements, financing options, and the projected impact of proposed projects on the company's overall financial position.

Coordinate with operations, sales, engineering, business development, and other relevant departments to validate project assumptions and cost estimates.

Monitor approved projects against their original financial projections and evaluate actual returns against expected results.

• IPO Preparation and Implementation Program
  
  

Assist in developing and implementing the company's IPO preparation roadmap in coordination with senior management, legal counsel, external auditors, investment banks, and other professional advisers.

Assess the company's financial readiness for an IPO, including the quality of financial reporting, historical financial performance, internal controls, and financial forecasts.

Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of historical financial information, projected financial statements, financial models, and supporting schedules required for IPO-related activities.

Assist in preparing financial information and disclosures for the registration statement, prospectus, investor presentations, and other offering documents, subject to applicable regulatory and professional review.

Support the valuation process by preparing financial analyses, comparable-company assessments, earnings forecasts, and other relevant valuation inputs.

Coordinate financial due diligence and assist in addressing findings, information requests, and documentation requirements raised by underwriters, auditors, regulators, and advisers.

Identify gaps in financial systems, internal controls, accounting policies, reporting processes, and governance practices that may affect IPO readiness.

Monitor IPO milestones, deliverables, timelines, and action items to help ensure the timely completion of the IPO preparation program.

Assist in preparing investor relations materials and financial presentations for prospective investors and stockholders.

Maintain confidentiality and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information used throughout the IPO process.

• Financial Analysis and Management Reporting
  
  

Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

Analyze profitability, liquidity, leverage, cash flow, and operating performance.

Identify financial risks, funding gaps, and opportunities to improve financial efficiency and shareholder value.

Ensure that financial models, assumptions, and reports are properly documented, regularly updated, and supported by reliable data.

Recommend improvements to financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and investment evaluation processes.

• Compliance and Coordination
  
  

Ensure that financial projections and reports are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with banks, auditors, investment bankers, legal advisers, consultants, and other external parties on financial matters.

Maintain organized financial records, supporting documentation, and audit trails for projections, feasibility studies, and IPO-related requirements.

Perform other finance-related duties and special projects as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

A Master's in Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Experience

At least 5-7 years in leadership roles, adept in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, investment analysis, or financial modeling.

Experience preparing financial projections for banks, lenders, stockholders, or senior management.

Demonstrated experience conducting project feasibility studies and investment appraisals.

Exposure to IPO preparation, capital markets, fundraising, financial due diligence, or investment banking is highly desirable.

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