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JOB DESCRIPTION – ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE DIRECTOR (DAF / CFO)

ORGANIZATIONAL POSITION

• Reporting to: General Manager / Chief Executive Officer
• Direct management: Accounting Management Control Treasury Taxation
• Functional relationships: Human Resources Legal Procurement Operational Departments External Auditors Banks Government Authorities

MAIN MISSION

The Finance Director is responsible for the company’s financial strategy economic governance and financial compliance.
He/She ensures the reliability of financial information secures financial flows optimizes resources and supports Top Management in strategic decision-making in compliance with the Cameroonian legal framework and OHADA regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

1. Financial and Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement the financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Prepare annual budgets cash flow plans and financial forecasts.
• Establish financial dashboards and performance indicators.
• Analyze the profitability of activities projects and investments.
• Anticipate financial tax and operational risks.

2. Accounting Taxation and OHADA Compliance

• Supervise general and analytical accounting in accordance with the revised SYSCOHADA.
• Ensure the reliability of financial statements and periodic closings.
• Ensure timely tax and social security filings.
• Manage relationships with the Tax Administration (DGI) Social Security Fund (CNPS) and statutory auditors.
• Prepare and support tax and social audits and inspections.

3. Treasury and Financing

• Manage daily and forecast cash flow.
• Optimize Working Capital Requirements (WCR).
• Manage relationships with local and international banks.
• Negotiate financing arrangements guarantees overdrafts and credit facilities.
• Secure financial flows and limit liquidity risks.

4. Management Control and Economic Performance

• Establish or strengthen the management control function.
• Monitor budget variances and propose corrective actions.
• Support operational departments in cost control.
• Improve overall company profitability and productivity.

5. Financial Management and Organization

• Structure supervise and develop finance teams.
• Define and enforce internal financial procedures.
• Strengthen internal control and transaction traceability.
• Contribute to the professionalization of the finance function.

6. Strategic Advisory and Governance

• Produce financial analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Participate in strategic projects: investments expansion restructuring partnerships.
• Contribute to financial governance and transparency toward stakeholders.

ANNUAL OBJECTIVES

Financial Objectives

• Achieve a budget realization rate of ≥ 95%.
• Improve net margin or operating profit according to set objectives.
• Reduce Working Capital Requirements during the fiscal year.
• Maintain cash levels aligned with operational needs.

Compliance and Reliability Objectives

• Zero major tax or social security penalties.
• Timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with legal and internal deadlines.
• Audit certification without significant reservations.

Operational Performance Objectives

• Implementation or improvement of financial reporting tools.
• Reduction of operating costs by X%.
• Optimization of financial processes (closing timelines data reliability).

Managerial Objectives

• Team stability and skills development within finance departments.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Compliance with accounting closing deadlines.
• Budget variance rate.
• Cash position and evolution of Working Capital Requirements.
• Number and severity of tax or social security adjustments.
• Measurable contribution to strategic decisions.
• Achievement rate of annual objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Corporate finance and advanced financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of revised SYSCOHADA.
• Cameroonian taxation and social security regulations.
• Treasury management and banking relations.
• Management control and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial tools ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Managerial and Behavioral Skills

• Leadership and professional authority.
• Rigor integrity and strong sense of confidentiality.
• Strategic vision and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical synthesis and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (4–5 years) in finance accounting audit or management.
• Experience: 4 to 7 years of professional experience including at least 3 years in a financial management role.
• Languages: Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Required Skills:

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