Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience and 3 years’ management experience
• Excellent communication and people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team
• Experience with ERP (SAP) systems, manufacturing companies, and cross-border trading, including tax regulations in African countries is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting
• Must have experience in legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
• Experience with International Companies is advantageous
• Must be technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency
• Experience working in multicultural environments, with the ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines, along with personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment
• Excellent fluency in English (written and spoken)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Serving as a business partner to the MD on the organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes.
• Supporting business development strategies with financial analysis and due diligence specifically related to Africa.
• Developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives and ensuring the best use of company resources.
• Facilitating negotiations of commercial terms related to contracts for projects in Africa.
• Reviewing and approving the preparation and finalization of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics.
• Ensuring Statutory Accounts are paid on time.
• Being personally responsible for the General Ledger and Financial Statements – Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, filing financial reports, and advising management of actions and potential risks.
• Managing the budget and controlling expenses effectively.
• Keeping up to date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Coordinating all audit activities.
• Overseeing, along with the Supply Chain Manager, the forecasting process.
• Driving and coordinating the internal Annual Operating Plan.
• Managing and mentoring staff in the finance department.
• Ensuring employees in relevant departments are more efficient regarding administration systems through cooperative management.
• Hiring, training, developing, and appraising staff effectively.
• Taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy, consulting with Human Resources as appropriate.