Financial Director

Overview

Seaboard Overseas is continuously looking for qualified professionals in the financial sector to work as a Financial Director or Financial Controller for one of our affiliate locations across Africa. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of responsibilities that may include:

• Prepare the company’s overall budget (operational and investment) in coordination with company management.
• Support Executive Management in developing and implementing business strategies, to include managing and monitoring company KPI’s.
• Preparation of reports and materials for BOD meetings/inquiries.
• Coordinate financial, accounting and management control functions with operational personnel.
• Direct, plan, organize and implement overall procedures for financial reporting and ensuring adherence to strict reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate with the division accounting team in the preparation and issuance of financial statements that are in accordance with US GAAP.
• Implement company accounting policies and procedures and coordinate annual external and periodic internal audits.
• Completion of Sarbanes Oxley required documentation to fulfill the requirements of Seaboard Corporation.
• Assist with matters relating to control, cash management strategy and execution of treasury directives.
• Assist with proper administration of tax compliance.
• Ensure periodic meetings with operation personnel to identify financial, and risk issues that may impact the integrity of the company’s assets.
• Management of general administration and reporting staff.
• Ensure compliance with division IT standards.
• The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not comprehensive; additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

• Professional credentials such as US CPA, or CA
• Experience reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP
• Big 4 Audit Experience preferred
• Foreign exchange exposure preferred
• 7+ years prior accounting experience required
• Must be fluent in French and English
• Experience working for a multinational company, preferably in Francophone Africa
• Willingness to relocate to a hardship location