- Be responsible for the entity in Sénégal.
- Review and analyse the financial operation of the company and initiate corrective actions as required.
- Develop and implement policies and systems to meet the goals and objectives of the Group.
- Ensure that the financial books and the financial structure are in line with local laws and regulations, with corporate financial policies as described in GIMS and local business strategy, and continuously inform the organization regarding financial aspects, internal routines, and regulations.
- Manage office premise needs and IT requests from the Group & external providers.
- Support local Business division.
Interrelations:
- The position functionally reports to the Financial Controller France.
- Has the authority to act within this Functional Description, agreed Targets, and within the chart of authority as outlined in the company’s Global Integrated Management System (GIMS).
Main responsibilities:
Position-holder is responsible for:
- Ensuring adequacy, integrity, and timeliness of all management reports including legal reports and consolidation data.
- Ongoing role in managing and processing accounting transactions and ensuring governance of corporate compliance policy/guidelines - audit, tax, and legal compliance.
- Being responsible for the daily activities of the department to secure proper interaction and information.
- Responsible for all closing procedures: currency gain/loss calculation, determining appropriate accruals, responsible for assets inventory and management.
- Preparing financial statements and other legal reporting.
- Responsible for correct and timely reporting/payment to shareholders, authorities, and all suppliers & customers.
- Preparing and ensuring that all local reporting to corporate is carried out in accordance with legal rules and corporate guidelines.
- Liaising with legal auditor.
- Negotiating and coordinating with all overhead insurance, banks, communication suppliers, car policies, and following up with office suppliers.
- Keeping financial structure in line with corporate guidelines.
- Maintaining corporate relations with corporate financial organization.
- Managing and supervising all financial activities in the financial department, including maintenance activities.
Ensure correct tax calculations.
Initiate and follow up legal claims.
Support the local business stream for analysis information.
Manage legal documentation.
The manager provides a healthy and safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors under his/her direct supervision by:
- Ensuring all relevant risk management processes are implemented and applied to demonstrate risk reduction.
- Ensuring employees, contractors, and visitors are trained and competent to perform their tasks safely & effectively.
- Ensuring the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, used, inspected, and maintained.
- Ensuring all accidents, incidents, injuries, near misses, safety risks, and issues of non-compliance with health and safety procedures are reported, investigated, and managed to prevent recurrence.
- Managing and developing safety proactively; engaging yourself and leading by example.
Accountabilities:
The position-holder will be measured against:
KPIs according to AOP.
Feedback on performance from division.
Qualifications:
Good knowledge of financial business related to international operations.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a similar position.
Proven management skills plus the ability to communicate effectively.
A good command of the English language (spoken and written).
Computer literate, and experience with ERP, IFRS regulation.
Additional preferences:
Systematic and accurate nature.
Ability to communicate (in writing & speaking) and cooperate with all levels within the organization.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Experience in Shipping or Logistics activities.
Good knowledge in Algerian bank and customs regulations.