Country Finance Manager recruitment

The position is at Manager Level, reporting to the Country Manager with some functional reporting directly to the Cluster Finance Manager.

The Country Finance Manager will be a Key member of the Country Management team.  The role will be a ‘Leader of Others’ position with direct responsibility for the finance team.

Essential job tasks

• Responsible for all Finance and Accounting activities in the Country.

• Develop and maintain a world class Finance Department by retaining talent and managing, coaching, mentoring all direct reports.

• Provide ongoing support to the Country Management Team.

• Involvement in finance related issues at country and cluster level in co-ordination with Cluster Finance and the AFR Regional Finance.

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of effective accounting procedures and control systems in accordance with APMM policies and guidelines.

• Ensure that all audit, legal, statutory, board, license and tax issues are handled correctly and timely and in accordance with corporate/ local guidelines and directives.

• Ensure adherence to credit policies and collection of receivables.

• Ensure that world class internal control procedures are established and maintained.

• Drive optimal cash management and risk management strategies.

• Secure complete, accurate and timely financial and management reporting, including preparation of board material.

• Ensure accurate reporting of costs and identify savings potential.

• Drive yearly Budget process and ensure precise and accurate follow up throughout the year.

• Establish and maintain a consolidated risk register.

• Ensure that insurance cover for varied risks is regularly reviewed and is adequate. In addition, ensure that claims are lodged and maintained in timely and efficient manner

• Ensure that all IT systems efficiently support the business.

Objectives / KPIs of the position

• Country EBT Net Result

• Cash flow

• Productivity compared to competition

• Business Control

Learning opportunities

• Working experience in an emerging economic environment

• Working experience in a high-growth division

• Leading a diverse cultural team

• Further Develop leadership skills

• Further your network in Logistics business

Competencies

• Highly energetic and with high sense of urgency

• Developed sense of responsibility and ability to ‘follow through’

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Service delivery and Quality delivery mindset

• Execution focus

• Demonstrated financial acumen

• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team

• Consistent application of company values

• Ambition to advance within the Cluster

• English fluency required, (French where applicable) fluency preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience as a manager in a finance function – experience with Logistics preferred.

• Degree in Finance or similar relevant background such as Chartered Accountant

• Extensive APMM IT systems knowledge and user ability

• Previous work experience in Africa is a plus

This role is also available in Angola and Mali