2. Finance and Administration Vice-President
The Finance and Administration Vice-President will plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of both our financial, accounting and operation departments.
What is the role of our Finance and Administration Vice-President?
To oversee business development, drive company growth and manage overall performance in accordance with established strategic directions and policies. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits. This position will be reporting directly to the President.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee preparation and approval of monthly and annual financial statements.
2. Provide advice and analysis in the areas of reporting, planning, budgeting and costing to ensure the efficient and effective use of company resources.
3. Assess and review financial information and transactions to ensure integrity, accuracy, and recommend changes and improvements to procedures and processes.
4. Develop, implement, interpret and apply financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with legislation and central agency direction.
5. Network to develop business relations and other banking relations.
6. Negotiate with the banking sector and, evaluate, analyze, and review investments loan and credit applications and collateral and make recommendations.
7. Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations to maintain the general ledgers, perform the monthly close and reporting processes.
8. Oversee management of Accounts Receivable, Payable and Credit/Collections including policies for customer credit management. Review and approve vendor contracts.
9. Oversee corporate credit card management and expense reporting process, including expense policies and procedures.
10. Lead and motivate a qualified team necessary to support the growth of the business and meet the needs of customers.
11. Secure new market development in the Gulf region determining the demand for products and services and develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firms' profits.
12. Willing to travel within Canada, Middle East and the Gulf region and represent the company soundly and in a professional manner in negotiations and other official functions.
13. This role will also focus on continuous improvement of operations and will be dynamic with frequent changes in scope and scale.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in business administration
- A minimum of 15-years experience
- Work experience in the Gulf region is a definite plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills and experience using MS Office, mostly Excel
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Enjoy working in constantly changing environments.
- Good communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written). Arabic is a highly desired asset.
