Linum Consult’s client is a large international company specialising in power generation. They are urgently seeking a Finance Director to join their team in Senegal.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring effective company performance and full compliance with internal and external financial rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
- Managing and coordinating the delivery of the financial strategy and goals of the business in Senegal, including target setting, governance, accounting, budgeting, cash forecasting, treasury, audit and reporting
- Supporting contracting activities and the refinancing in the context of a conversion project
- Ensuring the debt compliance for the external loan currently in place and the new loan when drawn
- Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and standards compliance
- Managing ongoing relationships internally and externally, including lenders, tax authorities, banks, and auditors
PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, or EconomicsAt least 10 years’ experience in financial and accounting within an international business environmentKnowledge of SAP (or similar ERP tool) is essentialIFRS expertise is a must, with any post-graduate qualification such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CFA an advantageExcellent analytical skills, with strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning systems / processes. Financial modelling experience would be preferredIdeally have experience in debt complianceStrong presentation, communication and teamwork skills in fluent EnglishCurrently living and working in Senegal, with strong experience in the Africa region