Administrative and Financial Director - W/M

Eramet; Georgia; Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus package

Employee share ownership program

Savings and retirement plan

Health insurance

Life/disability coverage

Zusammenfassung

Eramet is seeking an Administrative and Financial Director (W/M) in Owendo, Gabon. The role reports to the Secretary General, leads finance, accounting and tax policy, and oversees a ~40-person finance team within a major mining and metallurgical group.

You will provide executives with reliable financial information, manage cash, Treasury operations, and ensure compliance with OHADA standards and Concession obligations, in a high-investment environment.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or business school is required.
• 15+ years of proven experience in management control and general accounting.
• Experience in Africa in similar roles and knowledge of OHADA standards.
• Experience with lenders and producing reporting to international standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead Setrag’s Finance function and define the company’s financial, accounting and tax policy.
• Provide Executive Management with reliable financial information to support decision-making.
• Oversee accounting, consolidation, OPEX/CAPEX controlling, treasury and taxation.
• Manage a team of ~40 employees and develop the Finance function.
• Ensure compliance with Gabonese laws, internal controls and Eramet Group standards.
• Produce statutory and internal reporting for executives and shareholders.
• Negotiate and arrange financing and manage relationships with lenders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical skills

Results orientation

Stakeholder management

Cash management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or business school

Tools

Sage

Jobbeschreibung

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Eramet is one of the world's leading mining and metallurgical companies. By joining a key player in metal mining, the development and transformation of high value-added alloys, you take the risk of experiencing intense emotions in each of your missions!

With nearly 10,400 employees in 15 countries supporting the energy transition, Eramet is constantly looking for valuable resources. And for us, you are the precious resource!

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Administrative and Financial Director - W/M

Position Reference: 45248

Location: Owendo, GA

Contract type: Permanent

A subsidiary of the Compagnie Minière de l’Ogooué (Comilog), the Société d’Exploitation du Transgabonais (Setrag) is the concession holder of the railway line connecting Owendo to Franceville. As a true catalyst for the country’s economic development, the Transgabonais is undergoing an ambitious Rehabilitation Program led by the State and Setrag. As one of the highest-rated companies in Gabon, Setrag aims to become a benchmark for rail transport in Africa by relying on an efficient and socially responsible model.
With a workforce of over 1,700 employees, 24 stations across 5 provinces, and more than 38 years of experience, Setrag transports nearly 330,000 passengers per year and over 10 million tons of freight—90% of which is mineral cargo.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Secretary General, you will lead Setrag’s Finance function and define and implement the company’s financial, accounting and tax policy.

In a context of railway concession, transformation and major investment, you will provide Executive Management and shareholders with reliable, relevant financial information to support decision-making.

You will oversee a scope covering accounting and consolidation, OPEX and CAPEX controlling, treasury and taxation.

You will manage a team of approximately 40 employees and contribute to cost control, cash optimization and the security of the company’s financing.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of accounting and financial practices with Gabonese legal and tax requirements, internal control requirements and Eramet Group standards.
• Supervise accounting operations, consolidation and the preparation of financial statements, ensuring their accuracy, regularity and timely delivery.
• Develop and steer the five-year strategic plan, the budget, forecasts and operational plan monitoring.
• Produce statutory and internal reporting for Executive Management, Eramet and shareholders.
• Optimize and secure cash management, participate in negotiating and arranging financing, and manage relationships with lenders.
• Prepare tax packages and customs declarations, manage relationships with the relevant authorities and follow up on any disputes.
• Control costs, assess the profitability of activities and support investment decisions, particularly for projects financed by multilateral partners.
• Ensure compliance with concession-related obligations and the monitoring of State-owned assets, while leading, developing and growing the Finance team.

Your Profile:

• Higher education qualification, with a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a business school degree.
• More than 15 years of proven experience in management control and general accounting, including significant management experience.
• Experience in Africa in similar roles and strong knowledge of OHADA standards.
• Experience in financial audit within a Big Four firm would be appreciated.
• Experience in a large multinational company with more than 500 employees would be desirable.
• Experience in concessions, infrastructure, transport or a high-investment environment would be an asset.
• Experience dealing with lenders and producing reporting that meets international standards.
• Strong understanding of cash management, taxation, internal control and performance management; knowledge of Sage is a plus.
• Leadership, rigor, integrity, analytical skills, results orientation and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

Every day at Eramet, we strive to be a responsible player in the mining industry and to reduce our environmental footprint. If you are looking for a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment. Join us and become the new face of mining!

Become part of the Eramet teams and benefit from:

• An attractive compensation package, including an annual fixed salary, performance-based variable pay, profit-sharing, and various bonuses depending on your role.
• Access to an employee share ownership program.
• A comprehensive savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company.
• Health insurance and life/disability coverage.

With a presence on five continents and over 70 nationalities, Eramet is by nature a diverse group. Convinced that diversity is an asset, we are committed to welcoming all talents, whatever their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation. We guarantee everyone support and development opportunities throughout their career.