• One of the largest commodities firms in the world
• Internal mobility
• Competitive salary package

Our client, a global MNC is one of the largest Agri businesses in the world with presence in more than 50 countries.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, monthly and yearly.
• Preparation and presentation of budgets, forecasts and actuals reports.  Analysis report presentation and ensure it reflects the business activities and results thereof. 
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans and develop finance strategies and KPIs aligned to these plans and ensure the finance team delivers on the KPIs.
• Responsible for driving continuous forecasting accuracy; assuring the integrity of financial reporting (internal and external) through control functions; providing analyses and insights on business performance to inform decision-making and strategy
• Ensure timely identification of variances to budget to be able to drive the correct behaviours to achieve financial objectives
• Develop and implement cost savings initiatives.
• Externally, comply and adhere to all regulatory compliance; take primary responsibility for all local tax and statutory compliance. 
   

Key Requirements 

• CA / CPA (essential)
• Master’s degree in Finance or any relevant degree
• 8-10 years proven professional and leadership experience in a senior finance function supervising a team of staff.
• Sound financial reporting skills, including solid experience and exposure to IFRS and auditing standards
• Comprehensive risk management and compliance skills, including knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Companies Act and exchange control legislation)
• Solid knowledge of local and international taxation practices
• ERP system and systems implementation knowledge (SAP knowledge advantageous)
• Commodity trading, processing and/or manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience of working in developing countries (preferred)

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