Finance Control Manager

Job Description : Finance Control Manager Location: , Congo Job Type: Full-time Compensation • Salary: USD $4,000 - $5,000 per month (depending on experience and qualifications). • Benefits: Housing allowance/company accommodation, annual flight home, comprehensive international health insurance, and performance-based bonus structure. Job Summary The Finance Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial integrity, statutory compliance, and internal control environment of the company’s operations within the Congo. This critical role ensures financial processes adhere to local accounting standards (OHADA/IFRS) and internal corporate policies, providing accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Financial Control and Compliance • Internal Controls: Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data. • Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to local tax laws, labor regulations, and accounting standards (e.g., OHADA/IFRS), managing all required governmental filings and submissions. • Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, coordinating the preparation of all required documentation and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings. • Policy Enforcement: Drive the adherence to corporate financial policies (e.g., procurement, expense reporting, cash management) across all departments. Reporting and Analysis • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with both corporate (IFRS/US GAAP) and local regulatory requirements. • Budgeting Support: Collaborate with the Finance Director to assist operational teams in preparing budgets and forecasts, and track performance against these established financial plans. • Fixed Assets: Oversee the management of the fixed assets register, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation calculation, and physical verification. Treasury and Risk Management • Cash Flow: Monitor and control. • Risk Mitigation: Identify potential financial and operational risks and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate them. Required Skills and Qualifications • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or audit, with at least 2 years in a control or management capacity. Experience within the building materials, mining, logistics, or related sector is a plus. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Professional Certification: Internationally recognized qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable. • Language: Professional working proficiency or fluency in French is mandatory due to the local business and regulatory environment. • Note Immediate joiners preferred.

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