Chief Financial Officer - FMCG/Manufacturing/Agri - CA (18-24 yrs)

CFO to be based at Lubumbashi-DR Congo

- Chartered Accountant with Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in senior-level financial positions in FMCG manufacturing & Agri companies.

- Responsible for the overall supervision of the company's financial and accounting management, with a focus on sustainable and profitable growth in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Supervise the company's finance team, including the Financial Controller, Treasurer, and Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

- Oversee the accounting, treasury, and finance functions, ensuring that financial information is accurate, compliant with international and local accounting standards.

- Participate in the company's strategic planning by providing financial analyses, budgeting, and cash flow projections.

- Develop, implement, and maintain financial control policies, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance with the company's standards and local and international laws and regulations.

- Lead the preparation and analysis of the company's financial statements, including cost analysis, revenue analysis, and cash flow analysis.

- Ensure effective treasury management and investment of the company's funds to maximize returns and minimize financial risks.

- Ensure compliance with local and international tax and regulatory requirements, including preparation and submission of tax returns and regulatory reports.

- Provide financial counsel to the leadership by identifying potential financial opportunities and risks, and recommending appropriate strategic solutions.

- Work closely with other departments to ensure efficient coordination between accounting, treasury, and finance with other functions of the company.

- Maintain strict relationships with banks, investors, and other financiers to support the company's fundraising and investment objectives.

- Strong exposure in real-time Financial reporting and publishing dashboards.

- Implementation of ERP - Finance module and upgrade of the modules with scalability for various legal entities.

- Continuously reviewing processes to drive simplification processes.