Financial Controller

Job Description : Finance Controller Functional Area: Finance & Accounts Role: Individual Contributor + Team leader with skill set to collaborate with Origin and Offshore F&A Team. Location Kinshasa (Congo) Reporting: Reporting to Country Business Head & Group CFO Experience required: 10+ Years Minimum Key Performance Matrices: Accounting & Month End Reporting · Manage month-end closing and reporting process To provide information in a timely, complete and accurate manner! · Responsible for Implementation and Monitoring of accounting policies across the business · Consolidation of financial statement at segment level for various businesses within the country. Analysis · Analyzing the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenses, and profit margin. · Monitoring KPIs and identifying the cause of any unexpected variances. · Developing and continually improving budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts. · Forecasting, budgeting, and planning for future operations of the company. · Translating strategic plans into actionable strategies and plans management can use to achieve organizational goals. · Analyzing standard yield Vs actual yield through BOM process and production module process in SAP. 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 · Support quarterly and annual group reporting MIS and audits, as may be applicable Resource Management: · Ensuring motivation and engagement with local finance & accounts team. · Coordination and providing leadership to Origin and offshore team. Special Projects · To assist Business Head & CFO on special projects such as M&A, Process optimization, digitalization, cost efficiency & optimization, capital allocation, fund raising through project finance / working capital finance. Stakeholder Management · To participate and take lead on stakeholder management including attending board meetings, shareholder meetings and ensure all the local law compliances. 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 Required Background: · Chartered accountant/ Cost accountant / equivalent qualification with Minimum 10+ years of post-qualification professional experience. Induvial from relevant experience are preferred. · Appropriate knowledge and understanding of Global financial reporting systems. · “Hands-On” ERP Systems Experience – SAP etc · Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence. · Good working experience with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

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