Manager Finance & Accounts - Cotonou

Mission :

• Purpose of this role is to establish & execute finance SOP’s & performance of accounting systems. This position will manage budget, operating costs, build internal control/ compliance systems & financial policies for project execution.

Missions and Responsibilities :

• Review project budget & derive variances to recommend actions for control/ improvements o to establish appropriate policies, processes, authorizations, systems & controls related to finance & accounting function
• Supervise accounting functions including accounts payable/ receivable & consolidation of accounts
• Oversee maintenance of accurate books of accounts, financial entries & reconciliation
• Prepare timely reporting & closure of books for management review
• To ensure performance of statutory and legal compliances related to finance, taxation & audits requirements
• To liaison with government authorities & banks for related requirements
• To coordinate with various internal functions to ensure cost control & compliance
• To guide accounting team on day-to-day performance

The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and may be expanded from time to time.

Duty Station :

• Cotonou, Benin

Context and scope of the position:

• As part of its activities, the firm Esa Recrutement & Interim recruits on behalf of one of its clients a Manager Finance & Accounts.

Formation :

• Master’s in finance & Accounting or equivalent.

Experiences :

• 6-10 years’ experience in an industrial company.

Technical Skills : 

• Finance SOP’s
• OHADA accounting system
• Local statutory & banking system.

Language skills :

• French: Excellent (Written and oral)
• English: Excellent (Witten and oral).

Behavioral Attributes :

• Collaboration
• Compliance Oriented
• Cost consciousness.

Is this profile yours ?

MUST SEND your file by email, specifying in the subject : "Manager Finance & Accounts" (Esa2022/RI/MFA/08) to the address : job.bj@esarecrutement.com

Documents To Be Provided :

• Detailed CV in english;
• Letter of motivation addressed to ESA Recrutement & Interim specifying the position.

NB :Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for submission : 30 august 2022.