General Manager Finance – UAE / DR Congo (mining experience).
Our client, a major mining concern based in Africa would like to consider applications for their operations.

Reports to: Managing Director & Group CFO.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The GM Finance is accountable for planning, implementing, managing and controlling the management accounting functions of the company ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and company requirements for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal compliance, and risk management.

REQUIREMENTS:
BS/MS degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA and/or CPA highly desirable
10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles preferably in mining and/or heavy industrial industries
Fluency in English (essential), French (highly desirable)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of benchmarking and financial analysis using Du Pont Value Chain Analysis (highly desirable)
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
Experience working in developing world (highly desirable).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
The GM Finance ensures that financial accounts and information provide to management and statutory authorities are accurate and timely by:
Directing and overseeing all aspects of management accounting functions of the organisation
Providing leadership in the development for continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
Providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
Developing, implementing, improving and maintaining a comprehensive Information Technology System including asset management, accounting and stock management systems and integration with production, maintenance and technical management systems.
Managing processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation, and reporting to the company
Ensuring effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.