Cluster Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CLUSTER CFO GHANA Provide all financial support to the Group businesses within the cluster Ghana in delivering the strategic business objectives. The role is intended to provide financial insight in the execution of the Business Plan and to support the operating companies in all Finance related matters. You will take overall responsibility for Finance for all countries within the West African region and for the retail channel regarding all the brands across all markets. Besides Finance, also in charge of the IT and Payroll functions in the Ghana Cluster. The Cluster Finance Manager is a key member of the Finance leadership team reporting directly to the MD with an indirect reporting line to the Group CFO in Europe. Act as a member of the Cluster Leadership Team and contribute to shaping the Finance Business Partnering agenda. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Planning & Control Ensures financial statements are accurate and reliable for all entities in the cluster. Take ownership of the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including liaising with interested parties and stakeholders. Also is co-responsible for the overall delivery of the budget. Ensures cost management is effective and on the management agenda. Ensures financial resources are efficiently allocated. In that regard, stock levels remain at reasonable levels and in line with company policies; CAPEX generates positive returns, and OPEX is value-creating. Lead costs savings initiatives as well as promote value for money awareness across the markets under his responsibility. To ensure correct accounting of Taxes and Tax returns. Ensuring full compliance with law and regulations in countries where the company operates. Business controlling To regularly prepare the financial management reports and information required to enable the Cluster and Regional Managers to make accurate management decisions. This includes the monthly reporting to the Group as well as other management reports. To monitor actual expenditure against budget forecasts on a monthly basis and identify any areas of potential overspending and take corrective action as soon as possible. Proactively manage the value chain in the cluster. Perform quarterly updates of Trade margins and advise the business on how to maximize the company margin. Payment (credit) management for distributors, to ensure high customer service levels at acceptable levels of risk in order to achieve volume and revenue targets. Provide assistance with managing the Group’s treasury requirements, including cash flow forecasting. Oversees and enforces the Group’s Delegated authority structure. Responsible for the financial aspects of business case development using appropriate investment appraisal methods eg. discounted cash flow and NPV. Leadership Provide leadership and mentoring to other members of the finance team, helping them to grow and deliver to the best of their abilities. To oversee and direct the work of the Finance team and oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring best practices and accuracy in all areas Training and developing other finance staff in policies, procedures, and other finance issues as appropriate Others To work with the Group Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance managers to ensure alignment with Group Strategy To ensure that all financial systems are operated and managed efficiently and effectively and that they conform to Group Standards and other appropriate financial standards. Is the custodian of the internal controls and ensures they are effective and efficient. To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Cluster-, Regional-, Brand Protection management, and CFO. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Act as a business partner The degree to which clients are given an insight into the budget process Timeliness and delivery of budget (requests) Quality/usefulness of management information Timeliness and accuracy of reports Influence on (financial) business processes within the specialist area Client satisfaction with respect to subject input The usefulness of ideas for improvement Realization of project goals Clean Audit reports Effective and efficient internal controls QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Master in Business Economics, Statistics, Accountancy; post-academic Controlling, and RC courses 25+ years experience in Finance (of which 5 in a Senior Finance Manager position e.g. Finance Director, Finance Manager, etc) in an internationally environment/company Excellent analytical- management- and communication skills Multidisciplinary and multicultural understanding Good knowledge of relevant Accounting, Legal, and Tax aspects Creative anticipating of business activities and their financial consequences PC literate; advanced Excel and Powerpoint, experience with financial reporting tools (i.e. JD Edwards, Cognos, HFM, etc) English and French fluent written and spoken Strong commercial, and supply chain finance skills as well as a solid background in core finance, including IFRS accounting, Tax, and Treasury management.

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