Vacancy

Country Head of Finance

Panalpina

Panalpina is recruiting a Country Head of Finance, to be based in Luanda, Angola.

Duties
  • Participation in the Business Plan development and definition of objectives short/midterm
  • Proactive analysis of investment plans
  • Steer the short-term planning (budget/forecast) process
  • Analyze results, report findings to country management and ensure/supervise implementation of action plans
  • Ensure compliance to the Internal Control System (ICS)
  • Proactively drive the value creation program and value creating initiatives for the corresponding country
  • Treasury and Foreign Exchange Management
  • Cash planning and management
  • Foreign currency management in line with Group standards
  • Monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting to PAC as per Reporting and Administration Manual (RAM)
  • Statutory reporting in accordance with local laws and requirements
  • Co-operation with external and internal auditors and follow-up of their reports, Tax
  • Proactively monitor the tax exposure and drive the reduction of the tax rate for the corresponding country
  • Tax returns for income tax, capital tax and indirect taxes
  • Establish local credit policies and ensures adherence
  • Strict monitoring of accounts receivable and respective reporting to the Region and PAC
  • Proactively drive the reduction of DSO and overdue receivables as well as the extension of the DPO for the corresponding country
  • Reduce WIP as much as possible through monitoring and driving the DII down
  • Assure appropriate staffing and corresponding training
  • Act as a business partner to the Country management team
  • Develop proposals to realize synergies and efficiency improvements on country level
  • Support country management in all finance related issues/projects
  • Special tasks as per country management or Regional Head of Finance for respective country
  • Keep control over fixed assets
  • Participate in country-level review meetings regarding quality, health, safety and environment action plans, activities and performance
  • Review and approve all relevant country-level objectives & targets regarding quality, health, safety and environment
  • Evaluate strategic and operational risks and opportunities to country-level operations and business interests regarding quality, health, safety and environmental topics, including environmental and workplace health and safety regulations, changing expectations of stakeholders, and national/local issues
Requisites
  • University Degree/technical high school and/or CPA
  • Management experience of at least 5 years
  • Deep understanding of financial and cost accounting
    Tax experience
  • Basic knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics
  • Good understanding of processes and SSC concepts
  • High controlling minded and with the drive to proactively challenge and improve the ‘status quo’ of Corporate Standards
  • Proven People Management and Leadership skills (Recruitment/Selection/Training & Development/Coaching/Conflict Management/Performance Management)
  • Project Management Skills
  • Ability to prepare and work with reports
  • Cost optimization oriented
  • Ability to work under pressure (tight deadlines)
  • Is familiar with entrepreneurial and strategic matters
  • High degree of accountability, credibility and assertiveness
  • Organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign & control)
  • Ability to work with different cultures and to manage cross functional interfaces
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • IAS-Knowledge
  • Very good SAP and Microsoft Office skills
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Fluent local language
Notes
  • Only short listed applicants will be contacted
How to Apply
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  • Published 01.06.2017
  • Expires 16.06.2017
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