Administrative and Financial Manager (RAF) – Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Abidjan

Company :

As part of the development of its activities in West Africa, a structured and fast-growing group is recruiting an Administrative and Financial Manager based in Abidjan to manage the financial and administrative operations of several local entities.

Job :

Reporting to the Group's Financial Department, your main responsibilities will be:

• Supervise the administrative, accounting, financial, and tax management of the companies in the scope;
• Ensure the reliability of accounts, the quality of monthly and annual closing, and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;
• Secure financial flows, treasury, payments, inventory, and purchasing and sales cycles;
• Produce reliable and relevant financial reporting for local management and the Group;
• Monitor the budget and analyze variances (turnover, margins, expenses, EBITDA, working capital requirement, cash flow);
• Supervise tax and social declarations and manage relationships with administrations, banks, and auditors;
• Ensure the proper application of internal control procedures and participate in the continuous improvement of processes;
• Supervise and support local accounting and administrative teams.

Required profile :

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Management Control, or equivalent (CCA, DSCG...);
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in roles such as Administrative and Financial Manager, Financial Controller, or Auditor;
• Experience in Africa, ideally in West Africa or in a multi-country environment, is highly valued;
• Good command of accounting closings, financial reporting, and budget control;
• Very good command of Excel and ERP/accounting software (Sage, SAP, JDE, Odoo, or equivalent);
• Experience in sectors such as industry, distribution, retail, or FMCG is appreciated;
• Fluent French, both written and spoken; professional English appreciated.

Desired personality traits :

Conventional Respect of the rules Need for objectivity Rationalism Need for action Involvement at work Organization