Vice President - Finance - FMCG

Candidate Profile:

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance function in a for profit organization, of which > 3 years in financial analysis of which >3 years in a senior managerial position - min 3 years of which have to be in Ivory Coast

- Experience in structuring and monitoring equity investments and loans;

- Experience in shaping finance organizations and systems in at least one organization;

- Proven track record in structuring export finance deals with European agencies, in collaboration with suppliers is a pre;

- Having worked in international organizations with various forms and maturity of governance;

- Work experience in at least three West African countries would be much appreciated.

Job Profile:

- Understanding the strategic direction of the Company, providing high level, proactive financial expertise and leadership to the company as a whole and direction for both short and long term financial planning.

- Advising the CEO and Board of Directors on the financial implications, of business/project activities.

- Developing finance related materials for Board Meetings and assisting CEO in developing any additional materials for Board Meetings

- Leading the design and implementation of the structure of financial team and all financial operations of the company.

- Providing internal leadership and direction to direct reports within the Finance Division.

- Assisting in recruiting new personnel for the department and develop training models for the department

- Ensuring that all finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to.

- Overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP/IFRS standards and regulatory requirements.

- Back stopping the accounting team and the quality assurance of the accounting system.

- Applying and demonstrating high quality financial and other related management controls.