Group Chief Financial Officer based in Angola

Phénicia Conseil for a Group of subsidiaries, part of the same International Group but operating in different business sectors, is looking for a

Group Chief Financial Officer

Expat or local, based Angola ( no remote)

He/She will operate, maintain, and manage the finance position of a group of companies based in Angola

Job responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting, tax, treasury, control, and billing departments.
• Active role in budgeting, forecasting/planning, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Cash Flow Management, ensure cash is always sufficient for the organization’s operations for all companies of the group.
• Financial planning and record-keeping, analysis of data, budget management.
• Implementing the Local financial and tax strategies.
• Monitor and control the financial systems including the ERP (Priority).
• Ensure to meet the requirements of the auditors and government regulation.
• Manage client relationships to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise
• Maintain relations with external auditors / tax advisors in all local regulations.
• Preparing tax Reports for all the companies in the group.
• Discussion with local/external tax, regulated institutions and banks.
• Active and involved in supply chain, Purchase orders authorization, reconciliation of accounts and payments as part of the Authorized person in the system.
• Work in a matrix management structure, reporting to the HQ and the relevant finance units outside of Angola.

Skills and requirements:

Education: Accounting and/or Business Administration degree.

Valid CPA License – Advantage, MBA – Advantage

• At least 5 years of experience as a CFO in a global company and in Angola
• Good knowledge of the Angolan accounting system and taxes law, including the VAT
• Previous experience in managing a big finance team including Treasury, Accounting, Billing, Tax, and Control departments.
• Deep knowledge in software systems such as Excel/Word/PowerPoint and ERP system (Priority – Advantage).
• Strong leadership skills, ability to work long hours, under pressure and tight deadlines

Languages: Fluent in English and Portuguese – Mandatory!

Willingness to Relocate / Multiple Travel Abroad:

In case of an Expat, willingness to move to Angola on a single basis .

To apply: send your CV to paolo.bossi@recrutement-phenicia.fr