Our client is a well-established regional tobacco and distribution organization operating across African and Middle Eastern markets. With a strong regional footprint and an extensive wholesale network, the company is seeking a National Finance Manager to support day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and contribute to effective financial control across multiple entities
Responsibilities
- Record bank payments, receipts, and inter-bank transfers.
- Record foreign exchange (FOREX) journal entries.
- Maintain complete documentation and supporting evidence for all accounting entries.
- Prepare and review bank reconciliations.
- Record funds transferred from exchange houses to banks based on approved documentation.
- Collect and record invoices related to recurring expenses.
- Allocate payments to invoices and ensure proper supporting documentation.
- Record direct remittances from customers to suppliers.
- Process purchase orders, supplier invoices, and material receipt notes (MRNs).
- Issue sales orders, delivery notes, and customer invoices.
- Record stock transfers and inventory movements.
- Prepare vendor, customer, and stock reconciliations (system records vs. physical counts).
- Perform monthly closing activities and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Analyze financial data and prepare management reports.
- Prepare and submit monthly stock audit and sales reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBA in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CA-Inter).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems (experience with ERP systems preferred).
- Fluency in French and English; Arabic is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines.
Location
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Ivory Coast, Africa –– with travels across Africa (Guinea)
Benefits
- 1 ticket back to home country
- Travel Allowances (Invoices)
- 30 days annual leave