Finance Manager - Sierra Leone

OBT Group; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive net salary

Medical health insurance

Career growth within OBT

Résumé du poste

OBT Group is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations across its international activities. Based in our Sierra Leone office, you will oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow and compliance to support strategic decisions.

You will manage a multi-currency operation, supervise the finance team, coordinate with auditors, and ensure strong controls while driving profitability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA) preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in finance or accounting, preferably international.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or OHADA and internal controls.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, with variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, and FX exposure.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators.
• Develop finance team and provide decision support.
• Support strategic planning and investment analysis.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

IFRS & OHADA

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-currency & treasury

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CA preferred

Outils

ERP systems

Auditing tools

Description du poste

Job Description

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As Finance Manager, you will be permanently based in our Sierra Leone office where you will lead and oversee OBT’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and effective support for business decision-making. You will be responsible for accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and compliance across OBT’s international operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably within logistics, shipping, maritime, or other international/multi-entity businesses.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles (IFRS or OHADA), budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing multi-currency and cross-border operations.
• Professional qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of tax, compliance, and audit processes in an international context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience, including supervising, coaching, or mentoring finance team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Africa and work on-site.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities, including banking relationships and FX exposure.
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Provide financial insights and decision support to operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and cost control.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting systems, driving efficiency and accuracy.
• Build, lead, and develop the finance team, setting clear objectives and supporting professional development.
• Support strategic initiatives, business planning, and investment analysis.

Job Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a well-established pan-African maritime & logistics company with strong regional presence.
• Exposure to diverse projects across maritime, oil & gas, heavy-lift, warehousing and supply-chain sectors.
• Collaboration with experienced international team and opportunity for career growth within OBT.
• Competitive Net Salary
• Medical health insurance.