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Jobs Opportunities : Finance and Administrative Director - SIC Cacao

General information:

Line reporting : Managing Director

Classification : Cat.12

Subordinates : 11

Location : Douala

Type of contract : Permanent contract

The Administrative and Financial Director leads, directs and controls the utilization of local finance resources in order to drive the short and long term performance of the country.

The role supports and advises local management in operational decision-making processes by providing insights on opportunities and risks as well as the respective financial impact. This role manages and oversees all financial activities in the country to ensure that the organization’s short and long term business objectives are achieved in compliance with local regulations, internal controls and group policies. The country Finance Manager also ensures continuous improvement of finance related processes and information systems. The role is equally responsible for overseeing the development of finance employees as well as talents and provides guidance to the team for critical issues.

Job qualifications:

Education Bachelor / Master Degree in Business, Finance, or Economics.
Chartered Accounting degree is a plus
Experience 10- 15 years’ experience minimum of which 5-10 as a manager in finance Experience in a multinational company, preferably B2B/food industry
Superior leadership experience
Experience in transformation projects
Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
Strong SAP knowledge
Specific knowledge, competencies and skills required
Capacity to lead transformation and drive change
Knowledge of general accounting, budgeting IFRS understanding
Project Management
Strong leadership skills
Capacity to defend points of views and to convince
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional patience and be able to interact and partner
Committed to staff training and development and effective at facilitation
Open minded and collaborative
Curiosity
Driving to excellence in execution
Terminal Markets / Hedging instruments knowledge is a plus
Description of tasks:
Provides financial information which supports the Managing Director in making business decisions in line with Regional & local strategies
Develop, analyze and present financial results and performance to the local management
Support budget holders on preparing operating budgets and capex plans
Perform post close reviews, ensure balance sheet accuracy, review key accounts and reports
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls, financial systems and financial procedures
Drive continuous improvement initiatives regarding processes , technologies and organization
Responsible of all tax declaration and annual statement (both statutory and IFRS)
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile Support external auditors on conducting interim and yearly audits (both statutory and group) including dispute resolutions
Maintain and manage tax regulatory relationships / Manage tax audits including dispute resolutions
Advise on the tax implications of business development/restructuring Responsible of all tax declaration and annual statement (both statutory and IFRS)
Coordinate and build local banks relationships / oversees collection and payment processes (payment factory)
Ensures comprehensive and constructive performance reviews are completed annually; career planning and development plans are in place for all finance staff.
Develops and follow up the FOX training program for the finance staff ( Finance E-learning Program)
Represent the company to financial partners, including auditors, public officials, banks, etc. Perform other tasks as requested by the MD