Financial Controller Internal Audit Logistics Shipping Dubai with Africa travelling required

Reference Number: LB090624

Job Description:

Our client a logistics and shipping company is seeking a Financial Controller / Internal Auditor to oversee and manage financial operations. The role will either be based in their Dubai office with travel to African offices every other month or based in Guinea with regular travel to regional offices. This position will report to the CEO and CFO at the headquarters and will be responsible for overseeing the financial health and compliance of their African operations ensuring accuracy in reporting and driving financial improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all financial operations in the African offices ensuring accuracy in reporting compliance and financial integrity.
• Conduct internal audits to identify potential areas of risk inefficiencies or noncompliance.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and audits to the CEO and CFO at the headquarters.
• Collaborate with local teams to improve financial processes budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations tax laws and corporate policies.
• Travel regularly to African offices to provide onsite support perform financial audits and ensure effective financial controls.
• Work closely with the headquarters to implement financial strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Monitor cash flow expenses and financial performance across the regional offices making recommendations for improvements.
• Support the local offices in developing financial best practices and reporting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.Establish key performance indicators for continual improvement process within the operations processing and engineering maintenance streams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field. A professional certification such as CPA ACCA or CFA is preferred.
• A minimum of 35 years of experience in financial control auditing or related roles preferably in a logistics shipping or multinational environment.
• Experience working in multiple countries or regions particularly in Africa is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with expatriate benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• International travel with exposure to diverse markets and operational environments.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at

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