The Company’s Equal Opportunities policy applies equally to the recruitment process and must be complied with at every stage of the recruitment process. This means that prospective applicants should not be discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, disability and age. In addition, candidates should not be discriminated against based on pregnancy. Preparation of job descriptions, person specifications, advertisements, short-listing, interviewing and selection of applicants should reflect a commitment to achieving and maintaining equal opportunities within the workplace. Interviewers should only ask job-related questions.

Role and Responsibilities

General

• Oversees the finance function of a group of entities
• Manages the financial planning and budgeting process and monitors actual results versus the budget of the Group
• Oversees and monitors all contractual terms with third parties having a financial impact on the Group
• Oversees the accounting and reporting process of a group of entities
• Ensures compliance with taxes and regulations
• Leads on the asset management process of the Group
• Ensures timely financial reporting to management and to stakeholders
• Manages administrative transactions as needed
• Assists in different cross functional missions

Budgeting and Reporting

• Liaises with various stakeholders to set the Group budget
• Monitors actual results versus budget and conduct variance analysis
• Reports budget overruns to management
• Advises on measures to mitigate any budget overruns
• Ensures financial reporting is in line with the appliable financial reporting standards
• Prepares monthly consolidated financial statements of the Group
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting to all stakeholders as required
• Monitors and tracks financial covenants and requirements of the Group
• Ensures timely preparation of ad hoc reports to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinates with the auditors to ensure issuance of the financial statements within the set timeline

Accounting

• Oversees the accounting function of a group of companies
• Resolves accounting treatment for complex transactions
• Ensures accounting is in line with the applicable financial reporting standards
• Ensures complete and adequate oversight over all inventory and fixed assets location and condition for a group of entities
• Ensures accurate valuation and reporting of inventory and fixed assets
• Ensures the execution of periodic assets and inventory counts in several jurisdictions

Contracts

• Oversees all contractual arrangements with clients and vendors affecting financial accounting and reporting and ensure compliance with contractual terms
• Monitors and manages all key performance indicators and financial requirements in accordance with lenders and investors requirements
• Keeps track of all contractual financial obligations of the Group

Treasury

• Oversees and monitors the cash position of the Group
• Conducts accurate cash projections and forecasts
• Liaises with banks and financial institutions as needed
• Escalates collections or client issues arising in a group of entities

Tax and Compliance

• Understands tax and compliance requirements of a variety of jurisdictions
• Oversees tax submissions and compliance matters
• Ensures tax filings are submitted within required deadlines
• Follows up on all tax updates and changes in regulations

Others

• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
• Ensures availability at all times of financial reports needed for management and investors reporting
• Controls all ERP modules and financial dashboard aspects
• Manages all internal and external audit procedures

Qualifications Requirements

• 10-12 years of relative work experience.
• 7 years’ experience as a manager
• Extensive knowledge in accounting and reporting standards
• Ability to read and analyze complex contractual agreements
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Proficient in accounting and tax software
• Advanced excel skills
• Fluent in English and French

Education Requirements

• BSc. in Administration (Accounting/Finance).
• Certified Member of an Accounting Professional Body (ACCA or CPA).