JOB OVERVIEW

Responsibilities:
1. Financial Reporting & Audit
– Supervise the local accounting team to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with group deadlines and IFRS/local GAAP.
– Oversee the completion of statutory and external audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
– Maintain robust internal controls to ensure integrity and reliability of financial data.
2. Treasury & Cash Management
– Develop and maintain accurate short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
– Ensure timely supplier payments and optimize working capital.
– Maintain strict control over petty cash disbursements and bank reconciliations.
Liaise with banks and Group Treasury on liquidity management and funding needs.
3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
– Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and performance-tracking processes for the business line.
– Analyze monthly results, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to management.
– Support strategic decision-making with scenario analysis and profitability reviews.
4. Tax Compliance
– Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, PAYE, and Corporate Income Tax returns.
Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities as needed to maintain compliance.
– Support tax planning and efficiency initiatives within the group framework.
5. Cost Review & Rationalization
– Track and analyze operating costs, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
– Conduct detailed cost reviews by function or route and support business leaders in implementing cost-reduction initiatives.
– Monitor execution and measure the impact of cost-saving measures.
6. Risk Management & Internal Control
– Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
– Implement and monitor internal control policies to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
– Ensure adherence to group governance and financial procedures.
7. Performance Management
– Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs (Cost per Kilometers…)
– Provide management with regular performance dashboards and improvement recommendations.
– Collaborate with operations to address performance gaps and optimize resource allocation.
8. Process Improvement
– Continuously evaluate and streamline accounting and reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
– Champion the adoption of digital tools and automation where feasible.
– Drive best-practice sharing with other business units and finance teams.
9. Communication & Collaboration
– Present financial results and analyses to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
– Build strong partnerships with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to support business performance.
– Coordinate effectively with group shared performance centers.

Role requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or a related field (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA certification may be preferred)
• 8+ years of minimum experience in a Financial Analyst/controller role.
• Proven experience in a financial/business controller role, preferably within the logistics / transport industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems.

• Salary range : $5000 – $6500 + Accommodation +Car + Phone