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A global logistics and warehousing organization specializing in the storage, handling, and transportation of commodities and finished goods. The company operates across multiple international regions, with semi-autonomous offices managing their own finance, operations, HR, and legal functions. Group Finance centrally manages accounting policies, consolidated financial reporting, and audit oversight across the organization.
Purpose of the Role
- Lead the finance and management reporting function at the country level.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant financial information for stakeholders.
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the local leadership team, supporting profitability, financial control, and decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare financial and management reports in line with IFRS and internal group policies.
- Supervise the local finance team and coordinate with regional and global finance functions.
- Streamline and improve financial workflows, processes, and reporting.
- Establish and monitor internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Oversee treasury operations and cash flow management.
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
- Provide analysis of financial results, KPIs, trends, and business drivers.
- Support business planning and act as a financial advisor to the General Manager and department heads.
- Manage the external audit process.
- Liaise with tax authorities, legal consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Develop and mentor finance team members.
Key Stakeholders
Internal:
- Country management team
- Regional and group finance teams
- Commercial and operations functions
External:
- Auditors
- Legal and corporate consultants
Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a multinational environment
- At least 3 years of proven managerial experience
Technical Experience:
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP
- Experience with taxation and transfer pricing
- Familiarity with large ERP systems (Oracle highly preferred; SAP or Microsoft Dynamics acceptable)
- Strong confidentiality and discretion in handling company information
- Ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural teams
- Self-motivated, accountable, and independent
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Proactive mindset with the ability to follow through on execution
- High integrity, sense of urgency, and results orientation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
- Leadership skills with a focus on team development
Preferred:
- Experience in the logistics or supply chain sector
- Exposure to M&A projects
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
Travel: Some regional travel is required.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance
Job function
FinanceIndustries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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