Reference No. DSS12 – OL

Reference Number: DSS12 – OL

Job Description:

Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager for its operations in West Africa. You will own the local books, month-end, tax and reporting. This position will report to Group Financial Manager

Responsibilities:

• Own the local accounting, month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare Group reporting under IFRS.
•  Lead and manage the overall financial performance of the business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, cash flow, and profitability.
• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank and intercompany reconciliations, fixed assets, statutory reporting, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, tax regulations (VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax), internal controls, group accounting policies, and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, financial modelling, business cases, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
• Partner with operations, sales, and leadership teams by providing financial analysis, supporting pricing, tenders, contracts, investments, and commercial initiatives to improve profitability.
• Drive process improvement, financial governance, automation, ERP optimization, digital transformation, data quality, dashboards, and system integration projects.
• Build, lead, and develop the finance team by setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, supporting succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Fluent English and strong IFRS.
• Experience in Sierra Leonne or wider West Africa (strong advantage).
• Hands-on approach: Personally responsible for executing the accounting functions, rather than solely overseeing or reviewing the work.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, with professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA) considered advantageous.
• Extensive experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling, preferably within logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, working capital management, and cash flow optimization.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and OHADA accounting standards, with experience operating in Africa and/or multicultural, fast-paced environments being an added advantage.
• Strong financial, analytical, governance, compliance, and risk management capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  
   

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive net salary in USD.
• Permanent, in-country role with annual leave and benefits.

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Duncan Spitzer

Recruitment Consultant   

Mining Division

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