UMO Benin is seeking for one of its customers, a major player in the distribution, maintenance and after-sales service of construction, quarrying, handling and transport equipment, an Administrative and Financial Manager to ensure the financial, administrative and organizational management of the subsidiary in a demanding and structured operational environment.
Main duties
Under the responsibility of the General Management, the Administrative and Financial Manager will have for main missions to:
Oversee all financial, accounting, administrative and tax activities of the company.
Ensure the reliability of financial statements, accounting closes and monthly reporting.
Manage cash flow, financial flows and relationships with banks and financial partners.
Develop, monitor and analyze budgets, financial forecasts and performance indicators.
Implement and manage management control tools to optimize costs, margins and profitability of activities.
Support management in strategic decision-making through relevant financial analysis and recommendations.
Structure, optimize and secure administrative and financial processes to improve operational efficiency.
Manage the implementation, improvement and optimization of an ERP system adapted to distribution activities, maintenance and inventory management.
Ensure compliance with tax, social, legal and regulatory obligations in force.
Oversee procurement, inventory, fixed assets and inventories related to operational teams.
To supervise, train and support administrative and financial teams in a logic of performance and continuous improvement.
Actively participate in improving internal procedures and strengthening internal control.
Candidate profile
Bac+5 in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Management Control or equivalent.
Experience
Professional experience of at least 5 to 10 years in a similar position, ideally in the distribution, industrial equipment, construction, logistics, automotive or similar technical environment.
Strong experience in management control, financial management and performance management.
Proven experience in implementing, structuring or optimizing an ERP.
Good command of general and analytical accounting, taxation and cash management.
Good understanding of inventory management issues, spare parts, maintenance and technical operations.
Excellent mastery of Excel and financial reporting tools.
Fluent French; Professional English appreciated.
Leadership and ability to lead teams.
Strong capacity for analysis and synthesis.
Rigor, organization and sense of priorities.
Strategic thinking and results orientation.
Autonomy, proactivity and strength of proposition.
Ability to operate in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Required skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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