Chief Financial Officer (CFO) -EGYPT

New Cairo, Egypt

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Drive Financial Excellence in the World of Real Estate Innovation!

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General objective of the job

As the Head of Finance at Kemedar, you will lead the finance department, overseeing all financial activities and strategies that align with our corporate goals. Your role is critical in providing expert financial guidance and insights to the Board of Directors and partnering with other leaders to foster robust, profitable growth. This position demands strategic foresight, rigorous analysis, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining financial integrity across our global operations. 

The Head of Commercial Finance Senior will work closely with all the departments across the company & the region to provide financial forecasting analysis that is accurate and easy to understand.

  • Role will provide visibility into the sales & commercial cost structure of the company/region (countries) and the sales opportunities to allow decision-makers to maximize profit and capture markets opportunities to support Kemedar to be the market leader across all the markets.

  • The role will provide the Management / Country Mangers & Group Kemedar with all the required financial studies from commercial business cases & business plans to ensure the return on investments and support the companies to take the right investment decisions required.

  • The role will be tracking & measuring on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly & annual) the actual performance of the company and any deviation from the plans & targets.

  • Role will be responsible for credit controls & collection and ensuring process is done accordance to the company’s policies.

Most Important Soft Skills:

  1. Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute long-term financial strategies that align with Kemedar’s objectives and market dynamics.
  2. Analytical Skills: Provide deep analytical insights and forecast models that guide decision-making and financial planning.
  3. Leadership: Inspire and manage the finance team to ensure high performance, fostering an environment of accountability and precision.
  4. Communication: Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
  5. Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior, ensuring transparency and compliance in all financial practices.
Strategic Thinking
Integrity
Comfortable with a matrix environment.
Communication
Analytical Skills

Organizational​ Relations

Report For:

He reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Egypt 

Manage :

Direct oversight of the Finance Department, including Accounting, Budgeting, Audit, Tax, and Treasury functions and:

  1. VP of Finance - Manages daily financial operations, assists with financial planning and budget management. Oversees financial reporting and risk management.
  2. Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) - Leads budgeting, forecasting, and analytical initiatives that support the company's financial health and business strategy.
  3. Treasurer - Responsible for capital management, investment management, and liquidity, including banking relationships and cash flow management.
  4. Tax Director - Manages all corporate tax strategies, compliance, and filings. Ensures adherence to tax laws and regulations.
  5. Head of Internal Audit - Oversees internal controls and audit processes; ensures compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
  6. Controller - Manages accounting functions, ensures accuracy in books, and compliance with accounting standards.

Main Duties of The Job

Finance commercial Business Partnering

Support and work closely with the Countries Managers, Head of Commercial Finance & Group CRO by generating accurate Financials insights & business support & measure commercial KPI’s to maximise sales & revenue, capture market opportunities support the company to be the market leader across all the markets.

  • Provide strong studied financial commercial business cases & business plans to ensure the return on investments and support the companies to take the right investment decisions.

  • Integrate Financial analysis & commercial KPI’s to generate accurate reporting for the Group.

  • Provide general business insights, understanding the markets providing macroeconomics analysis, competitive analysis & its impact on the business.

  • Leading and support in the commercial initiatives, including pricing & new products development

Business Performance and Planning

Analyse revenue movements between the different types of customers and geographies to understand growth drivers across the group. Help designing an automated system of reports to capture the required information to be provided to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Revenue KPIs are accurately embedded in the forecast and planning cycle.

  • Ensure that actionable insights are embedded in the financial planning process and reflected in the strategic plans.

  • The Finance and Executive teams have regular visibility of performance against these key levers and can take timely actions to rectify underperformance.

  • Synthesize data from databases and collaborate cross-functionally across Product, Marketing, Accounting, and Business Intelligence (among other teams) to understand relationships between key drivers of our business.

  • Provide guidance to business stakeholders on what data to capture, how to map data needs to business questions, and how to prioritize analysis work. Assist the management Intelligence in producing and distributing performance forecasting information across all products and services 

Budget & Forecasting

  • Producing models to project long term growth, determining what impacting business factors fill have

  • Analyzing competitors, market trends and providing associated commentary for the leadership team

  • Utilizing BI tools to deliver meaningful insights into business performance

  • Analyzing financial & operational results to develop & demonstrate a strong understanding of business performance

  • Communicating results and recommendations to senior management for innovations that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generation and streamlining of operations

  • Provide insights to senior management around financial modeling, forecasts, and profitability

Product and Credits & Collection Controls

Support the Chief Product Officer and Product Team to understand features tracking and analysis, including projecting financial returns

  • Integrate with project management to drive value to add decisions surrounding capital spent

  • Provide general business case support and forecasting for new product initiatives.

  • Responsible for credit controls & collection and ensuring process is done accordance to the company’s policies and help in generating positive cash flow reducing bad debts the reflects on strengthen our cash flow position 

Automation of Processes

Be an advocate of automation in the Finance function to generate efficiencies and improves processes across the company.

We expect that you have..!

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA or CFA is highly desirable.

Experience

At least 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the real estate or tech industries, with a proven track record in financial planning, risk management, and data analysis.

Language

Fluency in English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills; additional languages are advantageous.

Computer Skills

Expertise in financial software and advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of blockchain and AI in finance is a plus.

Personality

A meticulous and strategic thinker with the ability to work under pressure and handle complex projects.

Personal Skills

Strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams with a proactive approach to problem-solving and crisis management.

It will be nice if you have...

Your own business before

if you have failed in your own business before. It is not the end. Try again to success with us.. 

Specialized computer skills

Like apps of business management as Odoo, Bulk emailing, Accounting systems,...etc

Good connections 

If you have good connections to business key persons in real estate industry and investors

Skills & Behaviors of Successful Candidates

●      Leadership skills & Business Partnering

●      High level of communication & negotiation skills

●      Strategic thinking, influence & driving results

●      High degree in Finance & masters studies is a boost

●      Be exceptionally well presented and structured in your approach

●      Fluent English, written and spoken, is essential, Arabic is desired, any other languages will be a boost

Matrix Structure within the Finance Department:

Under the matrix structure, specific finance personnel such as system-specific accountants report to two managers: the Controller for their functional role and system managers for their system-specific responsibilities. This dual-reporting structure is designed to optimize both functional expertise and system-specific knowledge.

System-Specific Accounting Teams

Each system, like Doringa, Camonea, and others within Kemedar, has its dedicated accounting team, which focuses on:

  • Financial operations specific to the system.
  • Budget management and cost analysis for the system.
  • Revenue recognition and financial reporting for the system.
  • Collaboration with system managers to align financial strategies with operational needs.

These accountants report functionally to the Controller for accounting standards and practices, and operationally to the respective system managers for day-to-day business relevance.

Important Links:

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What We Offer


 

Environment

Very good environment for work of creative  & co-operative people

Commission from Net Profit

This position will worth 1% of net profit of all companies and sector he mange

Vested Stock Option

to be owner and share holder of the company you work for is not hard. Check details here

Work Promotion

Good opportunity for motivated people to promote their work

Vested Stock Options

Join our team and build a future with us! We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our company. Not only will you have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, but you will also be eligible for vested stock options. Apply now and take the first step in building a rewarding career with us.

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Our vested stock option program is a great way for employees to have a stake in the success of the company. By participating in this program, eligible employees have the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted price and receive additional shares over time. This program is a valuable benefit for those looking to grow their personal wealth and invest in their future with our company

Our vested stock option plan is designed to provide our employees with a sense of ownership in the company and align their interests with those of the shareholders. By participating in this plan, you will be able to purchase company stock at a discounted price and have the opportunity to earn shares over time through your contributions to the company's success. We believe that this plan is an important way to reward and retain top talent, and we are committed to supporting our employees through this program

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What's great in this job?


  • Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
  • No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
  • No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
  • Expand your knowledge of various business industries
  • Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
  • Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
Our Websites
  • www.kemedar.com
  • www.kemetro.com
  • www.kemereit.com
  • www.kemecademy.com
  • www.kemenews.com
  • www.kemmeta.com
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