Finance Manager

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by an international logistics group to recruit a Finance Manager for its operations. The position is based in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting team
• Produce accounting and financial information that is accurate, reliable and compliant with local rules and Group financial processes and procedures (IFRS, etc.)
• Ensure the application of Group financial rules and procedures (customer collection, treasury, working capital, financing)
• Ensure fiscal compliance of the concerned entities
• Build the budget with the Management of the entity and ensure its monitoring and as business partner support the Management in all development and optimization projects of the entities
• Serve as a reference for local authorities in his/her scope of responsibilities: financial institutions, legal auditors (and other external bodies) and for Group internal departments
• Propose, implement, monitor all necessary actions to reach performance targets (KPI) set up by the Group and contribute to the optimization of financial processes
• Ensure the appropriation and the correct application of internal control rules and warn the General Manager as well as Group Finance Department (Financial control Department) and Fraud department of any fraud and/or compliance issue
• Orchestrate an efficient working relationship with the Shared Services Centre’s accounting team 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or related fields, or a Master degree in business with a focus on finance and accounting
• Minimum relevant work experience of 10 years, 5 of which in senior management within an international company
• Must have experience in supply chain, logistics, shipping industry or international accounting & auditing firms 
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong team management skills
• French & English command

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.