Business Controller

Business Controller -

Are you a French speaking well experienced Financial professional open to embarking on a new career journey in Mali? The key purpose of the role is to ensure high-quality accounting and reporting within the local customer centres. This newly created role includes providing financial analytical support to the operational teams within the West Africa Region, particularly in French-speaking countries. The organisation operates in Mali, providing innovative mining equipment and services for drilling and rock excavation. The business’s presence in Mali includes offering a range of products, solutions, and services tailored to the needs of the local mining sector.

POSITION : Business Controller

LOCATION :

Mali / Côte d’Ivoire / – West Africa

SALARY :

USD8000.00 – USD10 000.00

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Accounting and Reporting : Ensure compliance with the organisation’s standards and timely group reporting and accounting (IFRS & SYSCOHADA).

Supervision : Oversee local accounting functions and support statutory, tax reporting, and compliance.

Audits and Projects : Participate in internal, external, and tax audits, as well as various projects.

Collaboration : Work with the regional finance team and the Regional COE.

Advisory : Provide guidance on taxes, compliance, and regulations.

Issue Detection : Proactively identify and address compliance and internal control issues.

Support : Respond to accounting and reporting inquiries from operations.

Ensure successful operations of regional companies, focusing on accounting and financial accuracy.

Asset Safeguarding : Contribute to safeguarding company assets through regular control and necessary insurance coverage.

Local content, cover 3 countries (Burkina, Mali, Ivory Coast), 2 accountings (group IFRS and local SYSCOHADA

What to achieve in the role :

To set accurate accounting, mitigation of taxation risk, internal controls (audit, BS review, risk assessment), planning / budgeting, support to business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Chartered Accountant, ACMA, BCom Accounting Honors or MBA.

Minimum of 6 years in accounting and finance within multinational companies, with previous experience in a similar position.

Proficiency in French and knowledge of English.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, experience with BPCS / AS400, SAP BW, ECS, SharePoint, Teams, and advanced Excel.

Training and experience in project / change management.

Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improvements.

APPLICATION :

Applications can be sent to Katleho.M