Assistant General Manager - Finance Controller

WAT ZOEKEN WE? Enhancing profit margins through effective financial management and cost controlsEnsuring adequate liquidity to support day-to-day regional operations and strategic initiatives.Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and controlling expenditureLeads the team and takes accountability for managing overall regional operations.Regional Finance Strategy and corresponding roadmap milestones in place byManage a team and ensure smooth and seamless functioning of operations by reviewing team’s performance on a regular basis and suggesting ways of improvement.Oversee training and capability building of employees in the function to facilitate career growth and ensure effective succession planning for key positions.Full transparency across the end-to-end value chain with performance metrics in place to highlight improvement areas and put metrics in place for continuous improvement.Ensuring a good service and performance culture focused on a ‘partnership and customer centric’ approach.Ability to maintain good relations with external parties/outsourced parties to ensure smooth and well-integrated functioning of various parts of the FSS.Ensure effective people management and development of the team, including staffing & selection of senior management, building a strong team culture. WAT ZOEKEN WE? CompetenciesStrong understanding of regional processesIn depth knowledge of corporate finance and business operations in relevant industryQualified in Finance & Accounting signifying in depth knowledge of the finance function.Ability to operate at a strategic level.Experience from similar industryStrong understanding of finance systems and processesCertified Lean Six Sigma (Black belt), Scrum Certification is a plus.Excellent communication and decision-making skillsAbility to effectively coach and develop team members.Highly articulate, with the ability to challenge current state and deliver compelling, well-structured arguments for change.Fluency in English (both written and oral)Understanding of native local language is preferred.