Financial Controller - CA - Commodity Trading

A large MNC Company with extensive operations of commodity trading in Africa and Middle East is looking for a Financial controller for Lusaka.

Involves the below responsibilities:

- Sitting closely with the business, monitoring and reporting on regional financial performance

- Engaging with stakeholders to develop the Annual Business Plan and Budgets

- Manage commercial contracts and pricing

- Develop and maintain systems, procedures and controls

- Timely submission of MIS and analysis, presentation thereon for board committee

- Develop and implement financial controls for cost saving/ optimisation, efficiency improvement, revenue/margin maximization

- Ensure 100% Legal compliance.

- Liaise with Auditors, Government agencies, bankers, legal firms for better business relations and timely compliance.

- Strategy Planning & Budgeting, Capex Planning.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

- CA certified, with at least 7 years of total work experience within finance and accounting.

- Experience within the commodities industry is preferred .

- Prior regional working experience is advantageous. You are highly familiar with accounting standards and possess a strong control mindset.

- You possess excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills and are able to effectively engage with senior stakeholders across the region and in Head Office.

- You are driven, a strong negotiator, able to balance effectively across various stakeholders' key agendas, and is also an influencer.