FINANCIAL CONTROLLER recruitment

Manage all financial activities, with particular focus accounting, financial and management reporting, control, tax, risk reporting, treasury, and work with the General Manager and Execution and European management to support the growth unit in the country.

Your main responsabilities are:
- Establish accounting ledgers and processes (monitoring accounting services provider) that enable the unit to support reporting, local statutory and tax requirements and that capture business transactions in an effective and efficient manner,
- Ensure accurate compiling of financial information and preparation of entries in ledger for all business transactions in compliance with local requirement and Group standards,
- Comply with Group US GAAP financial reporting policies and procedures, and management reporting requirement,
- Ensure compliance with all local and US laws and Group code of ethics,
- Manage the planning, forecasting, and management reporting cycles, establishing and monitoring key business indicators and adding value to the business through sound analysis and risk assessment, and proactive recommendations,
- Be the owner of the financial results and have a comprehensive understanding of the main drivers and health of business and have an active role in corrective action plans,
- Ensure strong controls and processes are in place for key business activities such as credit; trade capture and confirmation, commodity position reporting, trade accrual and position valuation (conversion costs),
- Warehousing and inventory management; execution, cash management (including OPWC and cash flow management),
- PNL estimate to actual reconciliations where relevant and ensure compliance with BEMEA policies,
- Be the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.,
- Manage the reporting unit's tax affairs (income and indirect), ensuring compliance with relevant laws and undertaking tax planning and optimization in liaison with BEMEA tax department,
- Support the IT / IS department in implementing and optimizing Group business applications (Neper - Navision) as well as in systems development (defining requirements / specifications).

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be the holder of a degree in Finance and a relevant accounting qualification in a large international trading environment. The knowledge of US GAAP is essential, particularly as it is related to trading business.

You have a minimum of 5 to 10 years of management experience in finance and an experience in developing new activities / office.

An experience on the African continent is required for this position.

You are numeric, pragmatic and adaptable without compromising values. You are able to deliver results in a complex and challenging environment.

 

What's on offer

Attractive Package.

Michael Page Contact

Your application will be sent to Rafif Hariri

Reference : QRHA592768