Subsidiary of the Compagnie Minière de l’Ogooué (Comilog), the Société d’Exploitation du Transgabonais (Setrag) is concessionaire of the railway line connecting Owendo à Franceville.
A true catalyst for the country’s economic development, Transgabonais is the subject of an ambitious State and Community Upgrading Program. Setrag.
Gabonese company among the best rated in Gabon, the Setrag aims to become the reference of the railway in Africa by relying on an efficient model and contributory towards the populations.
Experience
With a staff of more than 1800 employees, its 24 stations spread over 5 provinces, with an experience of more than 38 years, it carries nearly 330,000 passengers per year and more than 10 million tons of goods (of which 90% is ore).
Description of the position:
Reporting to the Secretary General, you manage the Finance function of SETRAG and define and implement the financial, accounting and tax policy of the company.
Education / Qualifications
In a context of railway concession, transformation and major investments, you provide the General Management and shareholders with reliable, relevant and useful financial information for decision-making.
You oversee a scope covering accounting and consolidation, OPEX and CAPEX management control, treasury as well as taxation.
You manage a team of about 40 employees and help to control costs, optimize cash flow and secure financing.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance of accounting and financial practices with Gabonese legal and tax requirements, internal control and Eramet Group standards.
Supervise the accounting operations, consolidation and production of financial statements, guaranteeing their sincerity, regularity and respect for deadlines.
Develop and manage the five-year strategic plan, budget, forecasts and operational plan monitoring.
Produce statutory and internal reports to the General Management, Eramet and shareholders.
Optimize and secure cash flow, participate in the negotiation and implementation of financing, and manage relations with donors.
Prepare tax packages and customs declarations, ensure relations with the competent administrations and monitor any disputes.
Controlling costs, assessing the profitability of activities and supporting investment decisions, particularly in projects financed by multilateral partners.
Ensure compliance with the obligations related to the concession and monitoring of state capital assets, and animate, develop and grow the Finance team.
Candidate profile
Higher education at Master 2 level in accounting, finance or diploma of a Grande École de Commerce.
Proven experience of more than 15 years in management control and general accounting, including significant experience in a management function.
Experience in Africa on similar functions and OHADA standards
Experience gained in financial auditing at a popular Big4
Experience gained in a large multinational company (>500 employees) desired
Experience in the concession, infrastructure, transportation or high-investment sectors would be an asset.
Experience in dealing with donors and producing reports that meet international standards.
Mastery of treasury, taxation, internal control and performance management issues; Sage’s knowledge is a plus.
English fluent.
Leadership, rigor, integrity, analytical spirit, sense of result and ability to work with various interlocutors.
Our Advantages:
Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive and international working environment, with many development opportunities!
Join Eramet's teams and benefit from:
Attractive compensation and a variable related to your performance
Premium health and pension coverage
An international environment with exceptional projects and development opportunities in an expanding group
Real onboarding for a successful start-up in the company
Other information
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