Finance Manager - Shipping and Logistics (West Africa)

About the role

A leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager for its West Africa operations. The role reports to the Group Financial Manager and covers the local books, month-end, tax and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Own the local accounting, month-end and year-end close, and prepare Group reporting under IFRS and statutory accounts under SYSCOHADA/OHADA.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, internal controls and group accounting policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage relationships with auditors and advisors.
• Ensure accurate and compliant tax filings, including VAT, corporate tax and withholding taxes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management, and drive standardisation of financial processes.
• Own the country/business unit financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and monthly close.
• Act as a finance business partner to operations, sales and management, supporting pricing, tenders, contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and investments, and provide financial guidance to improve profitability, efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with regional and group finance teams to align reporting and strategy.

Required profile

• Fluent French (essential).
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field; CPA, ACCA or CIMA considered advantageous.
• Extensive experience in finance, accounting or financial controlling, preferably in logistics, freight forwarding or related industries.
• Hands-on approach: personally executing accounting functions rather than only overseeing them.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of IFRS and OHADA accounting standards.
• Experience in Africa and/or in a multicultural environment.

What we offer

• Permanent, in-country role with annual leave and benefits.
• Competitive net salary in USD.