FINANCIAL CONTROLLER M/F

	FINANCIAL CONTROLLER M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

1.Accounting & Financial Reporting
Manage all accounting operations including accounting receivable/payable, revenue recognition and cost accounting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for the activity.
2.Budgeting & Forecasting
Co-ordinates and prepares budgets and financial forecasts. Reports variances and provide analysis to enable decision making.
3.Trade Finance Oversight
Monitor and reconcile trade transactions, letters of credit guarantees and FX exposures.
Ensure proper risk management and compliance with international banking regulations.
4.Internal Control & Compliance
Develop, implement and monitor internal financial controls to mitigate risk and optimize revenue.
5.Cash flow & treasury management
Manage equity requirements, optimize cash flow and oversee treasury activities related to trade financing.
6.Financial Analysis & Strategy
Provide variance analysis, profitability analysis and strategic financial insights to senior management.
Support trade deal evaluations through financial modelling.
7.Leadership
Manage, mentor and develop a financial team in line with the “scale up” of the activity.

 

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• CPAK.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years' experience in senior finance or accounting roles preferable in banking, trade finance or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, corporate accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting and financial software and advanced excel skills
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, leadership and communication skills