Job Description

Seaboard Overseas is continuously looking for qualified professionals in the financial sector to work as a Financial Director or Financial Controller for one of our many affiliate locations across Africa. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of responsibilities that may include:

 

  • Prepare the company’s overall budget (operational and investment) in coordination with company management.
  • Support Executive Management in developing and implementing business strategies, to include managing and monitoring company KPI’s.
  • Preparation of reports and materials for BOD meetings/inquiries.
  • Coordinate financial, accounting and management control functions with operational personnel.
  • Direct, plan, organize and implement overall procedures for financial reporting and ensuring adherence to strict reporting deadlines.
  • Coordinate with the division accounting team in the preparation and issuance of financial statements that are in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Implement company accounting policies and procedures and coordinate annual external and periodic internal audits.
  • Completion of Sarbanes Oxley required documentation to fulfill the requirements of Seaboard Corporation.
  • Assist with matters relating to control, cash management strategy and execution of treasury directives.
  • Assist with proper administration of tax compliance.
  • Ensure periodic meetings with operation personnel to identify financial, and risk issues that may impact the integrity of the company’s assets.
  • Management of general administration and reporting staff.
  • Ensure compliance with division IT standards.
  • The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not comprehensive; additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. 

 

Education & Experience

  • Professional credentials such as US CPA, or CA
  • Experience reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP
  • Big 4 Audit Experience preferred
  • Foreign exchange exposure preferred
  • 7+ years prior accounting experience required
  • Must be fluent in French and English
  • Experience working for a multinational company, preferably in Francophone Africa
  • Willingness to relocate to a hardship location