Head Finance & Accounts - Central Africa

[Dharmendra Chauhan]

Location: Central Africa 
Reporting to: CMD

Job Purpose: 
Plan, prepare, direct and ensure effective implementation of sound financial, commercial, accounting/Audit, policies, practices & strategies in line with corporate plans. 
Act as an enterprise wide key decision support assisting the top management in formulating and implementing long term and short term strategies. 
Participate and initiate plans for enhancing financial strength & overall growth of the business. 
Overall responsible for supervising, managing and controlling finance and accounts department of the Company Exposure of Project finance minimum USD 70-80 Million project 

Responsibilities: 
Managing efficient cost structure and optimizing costs at all times 
Preparation and timely submission of Management Information System (MIS), review and improve MIS including consolidated financials. 
Preparation of Business forecasting and rolling plans, effectiveness and monitoring process 
Responsible for Accounting systems, Treasury management and cash flow planning 
Determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures in consultation with top management to facilitate internal financial control 
Formulating business plans / strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation & realize organizational goals 
Review and identifying financial needs of the company and a strategy how to fund it 
Preparation and submission of monthly financial statements 
Exposure to IFRS 
Review of operations, controls in supply chain, efficiency of operations, 
Controlling and monitoring all financial assets and liabilities 
Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting 
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations 
Coordinating with local authorities on various taxation, accounting and legal matters 
Ensuring all taxation and related compliances 
Coordinating with internal and external auditors ensuring timely completion of audit of financial statements 
Coordinating with all Heads of Departments for efficient operating practices 
Implement effective staff training program wherever required in finance and accounting department 
Carry out any other tasks assigned by top management 
Position requires traveling.

Qualification: 
Professional qualification Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience 12 - 15+ years post qualification, preferably with mining industry experience.

Send your updated resume dharm...@karmaasolutions.com