About the job

Job Description:

Our client is specialist in Cement manufacturing & a leading brand across other neighboring countries of Africa

Job Role/Purpose:

• Direct charge and responsibility of Finance, MIS and Accounts (with preferably experience in Cement Industry) to provide strategic financial leadership and manage financial operations.
• Must possess extensive experience in successfully navigating the complex government liaison processes of African countries.
• Ensure effective cost management through ERP, cost control and budgeting by working with plant functional heads etc.
• The role involves financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making.
• Ensuring good team management is essential to achieve the company's overall business objectives.
• Safe guarding overall interest of company in terms of effective liasoning with govt depts for compliances and for ensuring good representation of company objectives and activities

Job Requirements

1. Experience - 12- 20 Years

2. Qualification - CA/ ICWA/ Academic degree in Accounts/ Finance/ MBA

3. Job location- East Africa (Preferred candidates are Indian nationals with extensive experience in government liaison of African nations for cement plant operations).

Reporting To - Executive Director

Team Size - 5 Direct Reportees & 10 Indirect

Language Preference -Excellent communication skill (English -Written/Verbal)

Job Type - Permanent

Industry Preference : Cement/ Cement Ancillaries & Building Materials ONLY

Mandatory Requirement :-

Financial Management:

Oversee all financial activities of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.

• Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and manage cost accounting systems to track production costs, cost of goods sold, and overhead expenses.
• Analyze cost trends and variances to improve cost efficiency.

Government Liaisoning:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
• Represent the company in meetings with government authorities, addressing any financial or regulatory concerns and advocating for the organization's interests.
• Stay updated with changes in government policies, regulations, and taxation affecting the cement industry and communicate the implications to the management team.
• Ensure the company's financial practices align with the applicable regulatory requirements and government guidelines.
• Collaborate with legal advisors to ensure all financial practices adhere to the relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain records of all government liaisoning activities and ensure they are in accordance with legal requirements.

Taxation and Legal Compliance:

• Manage tax planning and compliance to optimize the company's tax position while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with legal advisors to ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements, minimizing legal risks.

Treasury Management:

• Oversee cash management, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Optimize cash flow and work with financial institutions to manage banking relationships.

Candidate Requirement

• An Ideal Candidate would be an Indian Domicile with 12-20 yrs experience working with Cement & Cement ancillary Industries
• An Overall competence of General Finance Functions and sound knowledge of Accounts, Finance Taxation and support functions as per the role

General Benefits

• CTC as per the Work Location- Taxation paid by the Company
• Expat Compensation additional to Local Compensation
• Home (Flat) provided by Employer.
• Driver & Cab provided by Employer.
• Insurance & Social Security covered as per applicability of current HR processes at different levels.
• Children Education Fees provided by Employer

To apply, please send your resume to archana@namanstaffing.com.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!