Finance Manager

Job Description : FINANCE MANAGER BENIN FOR PLANTATION Must come from the Estate/Farm/Plantation Finance Management experience Manage day to day accounting To enable the smooth running of all financial aspects of the company and implement appropriate controls over incoming and outgoing transactions! Manage month-end closing and reporting process To provide information in a timely, complete and accurate manner! Review, reconciliation, and monitoring of cost with Industry standard. Internal Control Responsible for ensuring Financial and Management accounting takes place strictly in accordance with the accounting policy framework of IFRS Implement internal controls over financial reporting - Maintain the integrity of data/numbers at all times. To ensure reconciliation of front end and ERP System Exercising controls overall BS positions especially Fixed Assets, Inventory control, Accounts Payables, Account Receivables, and Cash/bank balances. Budgeting/ Forecasting Liaise with Financial matrix, Operation Head and Business Head Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and business plans Assist in preparation of monthly reports like MIS, BRM, reports for shareholder and board meetings. Preparation of Budget and financial model. Analysis of budget Vs Actual for various operational cost and fixed overheads Preparing rolling budget on MOM basis Internal & Statutory Audits Assistance in handling the Local Audit Program Oversee information and processes Prepare reports and schedules to assist external auditors with tax fillings and annual financial statement certifications Treasury and Insurance Liasioning with local bank and central bank for forex payment Manage cash position Follow up with the customers for timely recovery of outstanding Coordination with banks for fund raising for capex as well as working capital Coordination with shareholders for funding as per shareholder agreements. Resource Management: Ensuring motivation and engagement of F&A team Coordination and providing leadership to offshore accounting/reporting team Project Financing / Risk Management/ Compliance Provide assistance to Project Financing, and operational support in evaluating fundraising plans and capital structure. Risk Management and audit Control Co strategist Expected to provide value-added decision support through superior data analytics and by driving special projects to support business growth. This includes value maximization initiatives around creative treasury/forex management, cost of capital, Trade Finance, automation / digitalization Chartered accountant /Cost accountant /ACCA /ACA /ICWA /CMA/ MBA with Finance & Accounting equivalent qualification with Minimum 7-8 years of post-qualification professional experience. Appropriate knowledge and understanding of Global financial reporting systems. Hands-On” ERP Systems Experience – SAP knowledge is preferred. Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence. Experience in Agriculture development / irrigation/ rural infrastructure development with significant exposure is a key with appropriate size and scale. Good working experience with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

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