General Manager

Job Description : General Manager (Decorative and Home Finishing Industry) for East -Africa Qualification: Any Graduate with Relevant Field of Strong Experience Experience: Min. 15+ Years Salary: Up to 4000$ Net Savings pm Expatriate Benefits: Furnished Accommodation, Food/Local Allowances, Utilities, Car with Driver, Visa & Ticket Job Description: • Oversee day-to-day trading and production operations, including procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory control. • Manage transportation and distribution networks across branches. • Build partnerships with logistics providers and ensure compliance with customs and road transport regulations. • Anticipate and manage infrastructure-related challenges such as port delays or transport constraints through contingency planning. • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery timelines for high-volume imports and materials. • Coordinate with customs and freight agents for efficient and compliant importation of goods. • Maintain effective relationships with banking partners for forex and trade documentation. • Support business development initiatives, pricing strategies, and project-based sales opportunities. • Monitor market trends, customer preferences, and competitive activity to inform strategic decisions. • Track financial performance indicators such as inventory turnover, margins, and delivery timelines. • Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure working capital optimization and profitability. • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and import requirements. • Implement safety, risk management, and loss prevention measures across all sites. • Revenue and margin growth in line with business targets, team development, performance, and retention metrics and Compliance with legal, tax, and safety requirements. • Experience in the decorative, home finishing, or building materials sector preferred. Strong leadership and project management skills in developing market environments. • Familiarity with import/export operations, customs procedures, and regional regulations. 10) Group Chief Financial Officer mynamar Head of Finance function Rapidly Expanding Healthcare Group Location: Myanmar A well-established and rapidly expanding healthcare group, the company is recognized as one of the leading providers of pharmaceutical and medical products in Myanmar. The company operates a nationwide distribution network supported by modern facilities, strong supply chain capabilities, and long-standing partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. With increasing business complexity and growth momentum, the Group is now seeking a seasoned Group CFO to lead its finance function. This appointment forms part of the organization’s commitment to elevating financial discipline, efficiency, and long-term value creation within the business. Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Group CFO will be responsible for the full financial strategy, risk management, and accounting operations of the organization. This includes leading the development of financial and operational strategies, establishing performance metrics, and overseeing all aspects of financial planning and reporting. The appointed individual will manage financial control, accounting, treasury, and tax functions to ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements across all operating entities. The role includes the implementation and monitoring of internal control policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to ensure strong reporting accuracy, effective risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. The Group CFO will drive financial and tax planning aligned with the Group’s business directions, including M&A activities, financing arrangements, and maintaining an optimal tax structure. He or she will oversee audits, ensure timely filings, review financial stability and risk exposure, and provide strategic recommendations to the Board and senior management. Additionally, the role will manage manufacturing costing structures, enhance cost controls, and develop high-performing finance teams through coaching, performance management, and talent development. The ideal candidate should hold an MBA or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA qualifications strongly preferred. Candidates must offer at least 12 years of relevant experience leading finance functions within manufacturing, trading, or distribution businesses, with a strong preference for those from pharmaceutical, FMCG, or similarly regulated sectors. Experience working within a Group of Companies structure and familiarity with local financial reporting and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions will be highly regarded. The role requires a minimum of 8 years in senior leadership, strong exposure to financial operations, tax planning, debt financing, and M&A activities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP, MRP, and accounting systems is essential, along with working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS. The role requires proven experience in developing finance teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Fluency in English is required.

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