Role, Objectives and Main Tasks:

• Manage and supervise financial performance of the companies, incl. all Finance, Accounting and Administration topics.
• Responsibility for monitoring and controlling the entire financial cycle.
• Preparation of financial forecasts, reports and monthly/annual closing procedures entries.
• Ensure compliance with financial and tax regulations at both local and international levels.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize financial and operational risks.
• Control trade receivables, claim amounts and implement the dunning process in accordance with group rules. Monitor late payments and declare customers in default where necessary.
• Assess and control commercial risk, monitor credit limits and analyse customer financial information as a basis for internal credit decisions. Release and block customers/orders.
• Manage Group insurance policies (liability, transport, credit insurance, etc.).
• Prepare the company's annual budget and quarterly forecasts according to the Group's control schedule. Implement measures based on variance analysis.
• Monitor and manage overheads and working capital.
• Prepare and assist with internal and external audits.
• Prepare statutory annual financial statements.
• Manage cash in coordination with the Group Treasury Manager.
• Liaise with the company's banks.
• Manage salary and payroll.
• Manage personnel and employment contracts.
• Ensure the proper functioning of equipment and the security of company’s premises.
• Support the Vice President Sales & Sales Director Maghreb with any financial information required for the smooth running of the company.
• Act as interface between finance and other corporate functions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company’s Group Key Performance Indicators, including Working Capital components.
• Be familiar with the company’s Code of Conduct and comply with all aspects and Guidelines.
• Avoid any situation that may conflict with antitrust guidelines.
• Immediately report any suspicion of fraudulent activity to CFO.
• Represent the company in financial and accounting functions with legal authorities, external and tax auditors, governmental social and financial institutions.
• Communicate effectively with the parent company on administrative, financial and accounting matters.
• Perform other ad hoc department tasks.

Main Profile Criteria:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years' experience in a similar position in an international B-to-B Environment.
• Experience of working in multinational teams.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI and MS Office.
• Well acquainted with risk management, credit control and financial reporting/planning.
• Fluent Arabic and English (additional languages are desirable).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated personality with a startup mindset.