Finance Manager - Mattress Manufacturing Firm

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location : Conakry (Capital City of Guinea)

Company : Mattress Manufacturing Company

Was nominated as part of the top 100 companies in Guinea in 2017

Finance Manager Job Purpose:

Working alongside a business- MD or CEO, the Finance Manager will not only be an exceptional accountant and hands-- on with company finances but will also be commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the business.

The role of the Finance Manager has overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy and is expected to analyze figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcomes.

Often managing and leading a team through difficult periods including month end, year end and annual budgeting, a Finance Manager would have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, often having to work with various departments to help them plan and manage their own budgets.

In periods of change and growth an effective Finance Manager is critical, coordinating corporate finance and managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions as appropriate.

Finance Manager Job Duties:

- Form a close working relationship with the Managing Director, other Senior Executives and Non Executives.

- Provide leadership to the Board's Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimize the company's financial performance and strategic position.

- Take overall control of the company's accounting function

- Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-- making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.

- Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

- Lead and develop finance teams.

- Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.

- Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed.

- Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.

- Present annual accounts to investors.

- Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.

- Corporate finance: manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.

- Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors.

- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification

- Meet the requirement for a commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

- Exceptional communication skills at all levels

- Strong IT skills, always being ahead of new technologies

- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-- making.

- High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.

- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.

Languages: Fluent in French and English

Compensation and Benefits Package

Basic Salary: $42,000 USD/per annum

Relocation expenses: Relocation will consist of all activities necessary for the initial move to the host country. This begins with visas, flights, hotels, work and residence permits and a one-- time lump sum to cover any out of pocket expenses.

Allowances

Housing

A housing allowance as an annual, quarterly or monthly sum will be secured. The allowance is adjusted to the cost of housing in a good, safe area in the work city of the host country.

Automobile

- Automobile allowance may include options such as a company-- leased automobile or a monthly sum allowing the expat to purchase a car locally.