Finance Manager Algeria

Job Description

We?re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you?re free to choose. In fact, we?ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It?s how we?ve grown to be present in 130 countries.But our business isn?t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they?re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.That?s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 87% of employees feel happy working at JTI.And why we?ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, eight years running.So when you?re ready to choose a career you?ll love, in a company you?ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.Learn more: jti.comThe Finance Manager will provide the Algerian market and Northern & Western Africa (N&WA) cluster, headquartered in Casablanca (Morocco), with finance ownership and expertise in tax & accounting, controlling, analysis and reporting and operational support.RESPONSIBILITIES:ALGERIA / LOCAL ENTITY (70%)ACCOUNTING & TAX

• Handle accounting transactions of local entity in accordance with IFRS & local requirements. Review postings made for Tunisia market and local entity by Global Business Service Center/KPMG. Ensure completeness of monthly closing tasks
• Ensure accurate recording and accounting for assets
• Perform financial processes related to the daily running of the office
• Handle local tax queries, submission, etc.
• Manage local bank relationship in coordination with N&WA Controller and JTI Treasury
• Ensure up-to-date information on local tax regulation / changes
• Manage the relationship with local statutory team and tax advisor

CONTROLS

• Ensure Algeria operations are run in line with JTI policies and operating guidelines, as well as local regulation
• Ensure close follow up and compliance of trade incentives programs

PLANNING & REPORTING ALGERIA PERFORMANCE

• Review actual performance package prepared by the FP&A team, discuss with the market, follow up on actions identified
• Review planning generated by the FP&A team based on the market inputs, discuss with the Country Manager, propose changes as necessary
• Prepare or review business scenarios and simulations

ENTITY

• Perform review and planning for the local entity

CREDIT AND RECEIVABLES

• Monitor the collection status for Algeria customers, liaise with JTI SA Credit team as necessary

OTHER OPERATIONAL

• Ensure follow up of Letter of Credits to ensure continuous shipments in line with the sales plan
• Compute materials cost & transfer prices, monitor costs, profitability and analyze variances vs. plan & standards
• Ensure monthly M&S budget tracking
• Support Algeria market with other projects as necessary

N&WA CLUSTER (30%)ACCOUNTING & TAX

• Understand other entities? cycles to ensure feasibility of back up as necessary

OTHER

• Manage controlling tasks for other cluster markets as assigned by the N&WA Controller or N&WA Finance Director (e.g., lead on AR/Collection for other markets, lead on N&WA controls processes, etc.)
• Perform other projects as assigned by N&WA Finance Director

PROFILE:

• University degree in Accounting/Finance or other related field; Professional qualification such as ACCA is a plus
• Minimum of 7years working experience in accounting / finance. Working experience in multinational environment is a plus.
• French & English required, Arabic is a plus
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and reporting principles
• Computer fluency in MS applications and Accounting Software (SAP is a plus)

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