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Director of Finance & Accounting

Confidential Company
📍 Dakar 🇸🇳CDI🗓️ about 2 months ago

Job Description

Dakar
CDI

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Job Title: Director Finance & Accounting Main duty

Education / Qualifications

The Finance & Accounting Director is responsible for the financial, accounting and budgetary management of the company. He/she guarantees the reliability of financial information, optimizes cash management and supports General Management in strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting, financial and administrative activities.
  • Ensure regular and reliable accounting.
  • Develop and monitor annual budgets.
  • Produce financial reports and dashboards for the General Management.
  • Manage cash flow and optimize cash flows.
  • Ensure the follow-up of receivables and supplier debts.
  • Oversee periodic and annual accounting closes.
  • Prepare financial statements and maintain relationships with auditors and financial partners.
  • Establish and follow internal control procedures.
  • Analyze production costs, margins and profitability of operations.
  • Participate in the development of business plans and investment decisions.
  • Ensure the financial follow-up of raw material purchases and stocks.
  • Identify financial risks and propose corrective measures.
  • Supervise and develop the financial and accounting team.

Candidate profile

  • Bac+4/5 in finance, accounting, audit, management or equivalent.
  • Professional experience of at least 7 to 10 years, including significant experience in a position of financial responsibility.

Experience

  • Experience in the industry, ideally textile or manufacturing, would be highly appreciated.
  • Good command of accounting and management control.

Other information

  • Mastery of computer tools and accounting/ERP software.
  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Rigor, integrity, discretion and sense of responsibility.
  • Bilingual (French / English) Application: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV accompanied by a letter of motivation via the link below, specifying in subject line the title of the position

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