• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, including variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Provide insights into financial performance and trends.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with operational teams to understand business needs and challenges. Offer financial advice and support to help achieve business objectives.

• Strategic Planning: Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies and plans. Evaluate business opportunities and risks and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Cost Management: Monitor and control costs, ensuring efficient use of resources. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to enhance profitability.

• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to management. Analyse financial data to identify areas for improvement.

• Project Support: Provide financial support for various projects, including new initiatives, expansions, and process improvements. Ensure financial viability and alignment with company goals.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and company policies. Maintain accurate financial records and support audits as needed.

KPIs:

1. Business Performance KPIs

These KPIs are designed to monitor and enhance the profitability, efficiency, and cost control across the three sub-businesses: Warehousing and Storage (Contract Logistics), Freight Forwarding, and Economic Zones and Parks.

• Revenue Growth: Measure year-over-year growth of revenue per sub-business and total logistics business.
• Gross Profit Margin (GP%): Track profitability across the three sub-businesses by comparing gross profit as a percentage of revenue.
• Operating Cost Reduction: Monitor reductions in operating costs as a percentage of revenue for each sub-business.
• EBITDA Margin: Measure the efficiency of operations by comparing EBITDA to revenue for the overall logistics business.
• Customer Retention Rate: Measure the percentage of contracts renewed in Warehousing & Storage and Freight Forwarding.
• Warehouse Utilization Rate: Measure the percentage of warehouse space rented out relative to the total available space in Economic Zones.

• Target: 10-15% growth across Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, and Economic Zones.

• Target: Minimum of 20% GP% across all businesses.

• Target: Reduce operating costs by 5% year-over-year in each sub-business.

• Target: Achieve an EBITDA margin of 18-20%.

• Target: 85-90% contract renewal.

• Target: Maintain 95% occupancy of available space.

2. Treasury KPIs

These KPIs focus on the liquidity, cash management, and capital structure to ensure financial stability and optimal resource allocation.

• Cash Flow from Operations: Measure the net cash generated from the core operations of the logistics business.

• Target: Positive cash flow exceeding budget estimates by at least 5%.

• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Monitor the average number of days it takes to collect receivables in each sub-business.
• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Track the company's leverage to ensure the business remains within acceptable risk levels.
• Liquidity Ratio (Current Ratio): Measure the ability to cover short-term liabilities with current assets.
• Capital Expenditure (Capex) Adherence: Track the actual Capex spent against the approved budget for expansions, equipment, and technology.

• Target: Maintain DSO below 45 days across all sub-businesses.

• Target: Maintain a debt-to-equity ratio of 1:1 or lower.

• Target: Maintain a current ratio above 1.5.

• Target: Capex adherence within ±5% of budget.

3. Board Reporting KPIs

These KPIs ensure accurate, timely, and strategic reporting to the Board, focusing on performance, risk, and financial forecasting.

• Timely Delivery of Financial Reports: Ensure that all financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) are submitted to the Board on time.
• Variance Analysis Accuracy: Track the accuracy of variance analysis in explaining deviations from budgeted forecasts.
• Strategic Initiatives Reporting: Provide updates on key business initiatives (e.g., new customer acquisition, geographic expansion, cost-saving projects).
• Risk Management Reporting: Provide a detailed risk register and mitigation plans to the Board, identifying key financial and operational risks.

• Target: 100% of reports delivered 5 days prior to Board meetings.

• Target: 95% accuracy in forecast vs. actual variance analysis.

• Target: Report on progress of 100% of strategic initiatives.

• Target: Quarterly updates with no more than 5 unresolved high-priority risks.

4. Business Development KPIs

These KPIs focus on expanding the business, both through customer acquisition and new business opportunities.

• New Customer Acquisition: Measure the number of new clients onboarded per sub-business.
• Market Expansion: Track the success of expanding operations into new regions or markets.
• Strategic Partnerships: Measure the establishment of new partnerships or alliances that drive business growth.
• Project ROIs: Track the return on investment for new business development initiatives, particularly for capital-intensive projects.

• Target: Acquire 3 new clients in Warehousing, 5 in Freight Forwarding, and 2 new tenants for Economic Zones annually.

• Target: Enter 1 new client/regional market annually.

• Target: Forge at least 2 new strategic alliances annually.

• Target: Minimum 15% ROI on new business development projects.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelors degree in Commerce English section, preferable masters degree.
• Has IFRS/CMA
• 12-15 Years of experience in logistics industry or equivalent,
• Minimum 5 years experience managerial position leading large organization
• Advanced MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• V. Good English language skills
• V. Good in Research skills
• V. Good in conceptual skills
• V. Good in Communication skills
• V. Good leadership
• Strong ability to solve issues
• Has flexibility to deal with changes.