Expires: 12/10/2010 Ref: 54712
Damco Country Finance Manager – Damco, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Damco, a global freight forwarder, has establishments in more than 100 countries with more than 3600 employees worldwide. We offer a flexible, localized and personalized service that deliver exactly what our customer want, when they want it, and how they want it.
We believe that close relationships with every customer are the foundation for our continued success. That is why we have our own offices in key markets. Our global network is based around a branch office structure with local staff who have their ears to their grounds in their own markets.

We, being an equal opportunity employer, are renowned for our dedicated and professional staff and global career opportunities.

Damco Madagascar is an organization with fantastic opportunities and growing fast.

We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded professional to join us as Country Finance Manager (Antananarivo / Madagascar).
Reporting to: Managing Director
Location: Antananarivo – Madagascar
Employment terms: Local terms
JG: 54

The Country Finance Manager in Madagascar is part of the DAMCO Logistics Management team, reporting to the Managing Director

The Country Finance Manager is primarily responsible for following:
· Prepare the monthly Financial reporting and delivering complete, accurate and timely management information to all stake holders according to set deadlines
· Prepare and coordinate the country board files, monthly reports, book close and yearly budgets
· Prepare and ensure that the monthly reconciliations are done to justify all the balance sheet accounts;
· Ensure proper accounting and financial controls and ensure that procedures are in place in compliance with local regulations and partner agreements
· Be able to discuss and negotiate with Banks and other Financial Institutions for finding solutions on day to day business needs.
· Ensure timely payment of Tax dues like taxes on salaries, turnover tax, tax on profits, etc.
· Coordinate on all internal and external audits which include local, Cluster and Area audits.
· Plan and prepare for respecting the local statutory formalities with regard to holding of the Board meeting and Annual General Meetings. Timely update of the statutory records relating to changes in the Corporate Structure.
· Develop and implement procedures to enhance internal controls
· Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required
· Show aggressive initiative to reduce costs and improve profitability
· Optimal use of the cash resources and ensure there is proper balance between cost vs benefit.
· Own the risk management process
· Develop a strong Finance team to promote and bring in performance efficiency.
· Assist the management on strategies, Project Investment analysis and administrative matters and add business value as and when required

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

· Degree in accounting or country equivalent
· Post-graduation in Finance/Management will be an added advantage.
. Min 5 years of experience in equivalent position
· Good exposure in Finance and Accounting with strong analytical skills
· Should possess a decent IT background and have excellent computer working knowledge.
. Should be able to work on multiple work related systems and be fast to adapt to changes.
· Capability to work out project/investment analysis and be able to use the different project evaluation techniques.
· Excellent knowledge of local tax laws is necessary particularly with respect to TVA and its applicability to the existing business scenario.
· People management skills
· Good communication skills both written and spoken
· Fluent in English and French
· Self-driven, Quality and Result oriented
· Strong team player with focus on motivating and further developing the Finance team
· Thrive under pressure to meeting deadlines as set by the Management

Deadline for receiving applications: December 10th 2010

Apply now!

Contact information:

For further information, please contact Haingo Rabemanotrona, [email protected]

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