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  Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
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  Manage the quarterly and annual financial close processes across multiple subsidiaries and business units.
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  Analyze and provide detailed explanations of group-wide financial results, highlighting any variances from budgets and forecasts.
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  Coordinate the inter-company reconciliations, eliminating inter-company transactions and ensuring accuracy.

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  Understand and evaluate the manufacturing cost structure, analyzing the cost of goods sold (COGS), direct and indirect costs, and overhead allocation.
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  Collaborate with the operations and production teams to ensure accurate costing of products and services.
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  Implement and manage cost accounting systems that track and allocate costs efficiently across different manufacturing units.
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  Drive improvements in manufacturing cost efficiency through process optimization and strategic recommendations.

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  Lead and support the implementation of new financial systems or upgrades to existing ERP/accounting systems.
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  Work closely with IT and other departments to ensure smooth system integration and alignment with business processes.
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  Provide guidance and training to finance and accounting teams on system use and best practices.
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  Ensure financial data flows seamlessly through the organization’s systems, from production to financial reporting.

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  Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the group.
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  Support strategic decision-making by providing detailed financial analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and scenario modeling.
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  Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective actions where needed.

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  Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.
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  Prepare board-level reports, presenting financial insights, risks, and opportunities for the business.
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  Oversee external audits, liaising with auditors to ensure timely and smooth audits.

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  Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring ongoing training and development.
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  Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.

Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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  Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.

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  Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial management or controller role.
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  Proven experience in group financial consolidation, particularly in a multi-entity environment.
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  Solid understanding of cost accounting, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
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  Demonstrable experience with ERP and financial systems implementation. Familiarity with systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
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  Previous experience with system upgrades and process automation is desirable.

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  Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling expertise.
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  Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
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  Familiarity with financial planning software and data visualization tools.

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  Strong leadership and team management abilities.
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  High attention to detail and accuracy.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.