Arise IIP - Finance Manager

- Accounting & Month-End Reporting

- Manage month-end closing and reporting process - To provide timely, complete, and accurate information!

- Responsible for Implementation and Monitoring of accounting policies across the business

- Consolidate financial statements at segment level for various businesses within the country.

- Analysing the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenses, and profit margin.

- Monitoring KPIs and identifying the cause of any unexpected variances.

- Developing and continually improving budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts.

- Forecasting, budgeting, and planning for future operations of the company.

- Translating strategic plans into actionable strategies and plans management can use to achieve organizational goals.

- Analysing standard yield Vs. Actual yield through the BOM and production module processes in SAP.

- Budgeting/Forecasting

- Liaise with the Financial matrix, Operation Head, and Business Head

- Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and business plans

- Assist in preparing monthly reports like MIS, BRM, and reports for shareholder and board meetings.

- Preparation of Budget and financial model.

- Analysis of budget vs. actual for various operational costs and fixed overheads

- Preparing a rolling budget on an MOM basis

- Internal & Statutory Audits

- Assistance in handling the Local Audit Program

- Oversee information and processes

- Support quarterly and annual group reporting MIS and audits, as may be applicable

Resource Management:

- Ensuring motivation and engagement with the local finance & accounts team.

- Coordinate and provide leadership to Origin and offshore teams.

- Special Projects & Treasury

- To assist Top Management on projects such as M&A, Process optimization, digitalization, cost efficiency & optimization, capital allocation, and fundraising through project finance / working capital finance.

- Compliance To ensure compliance with OHADA regulations and OECD regulations for transfer pricing.

- To lead the management in Board and shareholder meetings.

- To ensure all tax compliances.

Required Background:

- Chartered accountant /ACCA/CPA equivalent qualification with a Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification professional experience. Individual with relevant experience is preferred.

- Appropriate knowledge and understanding of Global financial reporting systems.

- Hands-On ERP Systems Experience SAP, ORACLE, SAGE etc

- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence.

- Good working experience with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.

- Candidate should be bilingual- English and French both are mandatory.