Key Qualifications and Skills:
• Education: Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s or CPA/CA a plus).
• Experience: 10+ years in finance/accounting roles, ideally in manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution.
• Solid Excel and ERP system proficiency (SAP preferred)
• Fluency in French and preferable English also; Arabic desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data across production, sales, and distribution units.
• Support management reporting with insights and dashboards to guide strategic decisions.
Cost & Inventory Control
• Supervise cost accounting, especially related to manufacturing and raw materials.
• Analyze and optimize inventory valuation, stock variances, and working capital.
• Collaborate with warehouse and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and turnover.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Participate in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor budget vs. actual and flag deviations with proposed corrective actions.
• Provide input on pricing, margin analysis, and profitability by product line.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Strengthen internal financial controls across the business.
• Support implementation of systems (e.g., SAP or ERP) and automate key finance processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.