Finance Manager F/H

Finance Manager F/H – Angola
Location: Angola
Reports to: Head of Operations Controlling
Interfaces: Accounting & Consolidation, FP&A and Control, Treasury & Financing
International experience: Required

1. Mission

Ensure the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the affiliate’s financial information and reporting. Be responsible for all accounting and cost control related activities, from developing and maintaining accounting processes and procedures through to the delivery of timely reports.
This position is based in Angola and requires prior international experience.

2. Responsibilities

Accounting

• Oversee the accounts of the affiliate in collaboration with the local accounting team.
• Check the accuracy and completeness of invoicing data (external invoicing) in collaboration with the contracts managers.
• Oversee the bookkeeping of local expenses (local suppliers, invoices) and ensure the reliability of analytical allocations.

Management reporting and budget

• Interface with all finance departments to lead local reporting and budget.
• Draft the budget for the fleet, shore-based activities and G&A.
• Monitor, through critical analysis, variances between budget and actual for the legal entity accounts, G&A and shore-based activities.

Treasury

• Monitor cash management, cash planning and liquidity risk, including exchange-rate impacts and currency exchange issues.
• Follow up on and support proper cash collection from customers.

Tax and compliance

• Participate in ensuring compliance with local taxes and GAAP.
• Support the relationship with local tax authorities.

3. Skills and Competences

Core skills

• Systems and procedures: Know and apply procedures for closings and reporting using Oracle, CAB (finance + commercial), ICS, Magnitude, Anaplan and TAIGA.
• Manage financial data: Understand the financial context of the subsidiary, develop and manage budgets, plan and anticipate impacts.
• Communicate and motivate: Share the strategic vision, measure and recognize individual contributions.
• Standards: Know and integrate professional standards (OSM, QMS and compliance).
• Organize: Respect deadlines, manage time and establish priorities effectively.
• Report: Identify and analyze quantitative and qualitative indicators; formalize clear and precise reports using the appropriate tools (Office Pack, IT systems).

Transversal competences

• Team spirit and active listening.
• Fluent English, written and spoken; Portuguese and French would be an advantage.
• Interact: Take diversity into account, manage change, use internal decision-making circuits effectively, contribute to continuous improvement and lead meetings.

4. Qualifications and Background

Education and certifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, DSCG/DEC, CIMA or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in finance, accounting and controlling, including at least 3 years in a senior controlling or finance management role.
• Mandatory – International experience required: proven experience in an international environment (multi-country group, expatriate or cross-border assignment), with exposure to different cultures, regulatory frameworks and currencies.
• Experience in offshore / maritime services, oil & gas or a comparable asset-heavy industry is an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of local and international accounting standards (IFRS / local GAAP) and local tax compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and reporting tools (Oracle, Anaplan, Magnitude or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills.

5. Additional Information

• Location: the position is based in Angola.
• International experience is required for this position.
• Regular interaction with Group Finance teams and local stakeholders (customers, suppliers, banks, tax authorities).
• Ability to operate effectively in the Angolan business context (local regulations, foreign-exchange environment); working conditions as per company policy.