Country Manager (ACCA / CIMA / CFA / Fleet Operations / Commercial Management) – DRC

CA Global; Central (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Global is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The role covers logistics, fleet management (100+ trucks), finance, HSE, and workshop functions, with a strong emphasis on profitability and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will balance operational expertise with strategic leadership and business development, ensuring compliance and robust financial reporting for the DRC operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CFA) advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, ideally within the mining or logistics sector in Africa (DRC exposure preferred).
• Strong commercial and financial management background.
• Experience managing large-scale fleet and logistics operations.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in remote site operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee country operations across logistics, finance, HSE, and workshop.
• Oversee a fleet of 100+ trucks, ensuring preventive maintenance plans achieve 90% availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality control, and procurement standards.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet, P&L, and financial reporting for the DRC operation.
• Supervise and review performance across clearing, finance, and workshop teams.
• Address tax authority queries and ensure timely monthly financial reporting.
• Oversee parts procurement and reorder processes (China, Europe, South Africa) while minimising local purchasing costs.
• Manage workshop organisation and manpower to meet operational needs.
• Ensure rapid recovery response for breakdowns and maintain asset tracking and documentation.
• Identify and oversee social community development initiatives (e.g., infrastructure or hospital rehabilitation).
• Lead business development initiatives, identifying new revenue streams in logistics, equipment handling, or related sectors.
• Analyse financial data and operational performance to drive efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Decision-making

Financial management

Fleet management

Logistics operations

Fluent English

French advantageous

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Logistics / Engineering

ACCA / CIMA / CFA

Tools

SAP

SAGE ERP

Job description

Reference No. 016-1102NM

Country Manager (ACCA / CIMA / CFA / Fleet Operations / Commercial Management) – DRC

Reference Number: 016-1102NM

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee their operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The successful candidate will manage all aspects of country operations, including logistics and fleet management (100+ trucks), customer relations, finance, and HSE. This role requires a commercially astute, hands-on leader with proven experience managing large-scale operations within the mining or logistics sector in Africa.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a balance of operational expertise, strategic leadership, and business development acumen, while ensuring compliance, profitability, and sustainable growth across all country functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of country operations, including logistics, finance, HSE, and workshop functions.
• Oversee a fleet of 100+ trucks, ensuring preventive maintenance plans achieve 90% availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality control, and procurement standards.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet, P&L, and financial reporting for the DRC operation.
• Supervise and review performance across clearing, finance, and workshop teams.
• Address tax authority queries and ensure timely monthly financial reporting.
• Oversee parts procurement and reorder processes (China, Europe, South Africa) while minimising local purchasing costs.
• Manage workshop organisation and manpower to meet operational needs.
• Ensure rapid recovery response for breakdowns and maintain asset tracking and documentation.
• Identify and oversee social community development initiatives (e.g., infrastructure or hospital rehabilitation).
• Lead business development initiatives, identifying new revenue streams in logistics, equipment handling, or related sectors.
• Analyse financial data and operational performance to drive efficiency and profitability.

Requirements : Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CFA) advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, ideally within the mining or logistics sector in Africa (DRC exposure preferred).
• Strong commercial and financial management background.
• Experience managing large-scale fleet and logistics operations.
• SAP or SAGE ERP knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in remote site operations is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.