LOCATION Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
PACKAGE: Competitive
ROLE
ED&F Man is one of the world’s leading traders of commodities and we are looking to recruit an experienced finance professional to join our Sugar Division in our Dar-es-Salaam office to work as the key finance person for our subsidiary company in Tanzania.
The role is responsible for the Finance and Administration of a subsidiary of ED&F Man that primarily sells on an exclusive basis the output from an associate company which is the largest sugar producer in Tanzania. The role could potentially include financial control and oversight of other operations in the region.
We need an individual with proven experience of leading a finance team within an international trading environment, with a proactive approach to transactional activities, financial reporting and control, continuous improvement and business performance initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Producing comprehensive monthly performance figures, quarterly Board papers and audited annual accounts.
- Completing and signing local statutory accounts and tax returns, as well as ensuring local legal and regulatory compliance.
- Performing the local HR function, including maintenance of contracts and handling Union negotiations.
- Maintaining a strong internal control environment.
- Maintaining the IT function and control of communications links.
- Overseeing the control mechanisms used to safeguard the sugar under the subsidiary’s custody.
- Reconciling and banking sales proceeds of the local associate company.
- Representing the interests of ED & F Man in the shareholding of the local associate company.
- Responding to ad-hoc requests from the local MD, the Regional MD and the Regional Controller.
- Reporting to the local Board as well as London Management.
- Managing a small team of accounting staff.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an international controlling, finance or accounting environment.
- A professional accounting qualification or MBA.
- Commodity knowledge would be ideal for this role.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with a “hands on” management style.
- Self-confident and motivated, the successful candidate must be able to prioritise and focus on the completion of key targets.
- Fluent in English.
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Established in 1783, ED&F Man is a specialist merchant of agricultural commodities, trading specifically in sugar, molasses and coffee. We also act as broker to clients who need to access commodity and capital markets to hedge their risk.
ED&F Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.
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ED&F Man Holdings Finance Manager - Tanzania
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