Finance Manager – Senegal (H/F)

Vos missions

Job Description – Key Accountabilities

1. Financial Reporting (Monthly Reporting)

• Prepare, review, and analyze the monthly Income Statement in accordance with Group accounting policies (IFRS), including budget and forecast variance analysis with detailed explanations of key movements.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly Balance Sheet schedules, ensuring proper reconciliation of:
  • Fixed assets
  • Major accruals
  • Accounts receivable
  • Other significant balance sheet accounts
• Perform and review monthly reconciliations of intercompany balances and other balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor and perform detailed reviews of all financial results and balances for the POML Qatar business.
• Prepare and submit the monthly reporting schedules required by the MENA Regional Finance team for Group consolidation.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for the POML Qatar business, including detailed analysis and supporting schedules (e.g., vessel-wise reporting).
• Coordinate with the Business Unit Head and Functional Managers to collect the information required for budget and forecast preparation.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management decision-making throughout the planning process.

3. Audit & Assurance

• Lead the external financial and tax audits for Senegal.
• Coordinate the preparation and finalization of audited financial statements.
• Ensure timely submission of annual statutory returns to the relevant authorities.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide all required explanations and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.

4. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate the collection of information required for the preparation of ICV reports in accordance with Qatar client requirements.
• Ensure timely filing of Annual Corporate Tax Returns and Withholding Tax (WHT) Returns.
• Independently manage tax assessments and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements.

5. Commercial & Business Support

• Prepare ad hoc financial models and cost analyses to support the Commercial team.
• Review and validate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure).
• Review and approve bank payment requests in accordance with internal controls.
• Provide financial support for special projects and other assignments as requested by the Line Manager.

6. People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
• Set and monitor individual performance objectives that are:
  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Achievable
  • Challenging
  • Realistic
  • Time-bound
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support employee development.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Professional Accounting or Finance qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of professional finance and accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a similar role within a medium to large organization.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience managing year-end closing and statutory reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • JD Edwards
  • Hyperion
  • Other Tier-1 ERP/Finance systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic business environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when necessary.
• Ability to assume additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

• Country Managers
• Operations Managers
• Functional Managers
• Operational Teams
• Finance Teams across the Group
• Internal Auditors

External

• Government Agencies
• Banks
• Vendors and Suppliers
• External Auditors
• Tax Advisors and Consultants