Group Financial Control Manager

Role SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Group Financial Control Manager to lead group closing, consolidation, and internal control across multiple countries and legal frameworks. The role ensures IFRS-compliant reporting, robust controls, and alignment of West & North Africa entities with the group’s consolidated structure. You will standardize policies, manage cross-border regulatory requirements (e.g., OHADA/SYSCOHADA, IFRS, US GAAP touchpoints), and deliver high-quality insights for executive decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesGroup Close & Consolidation: Own monthly/quarterly/year-end close; deliver IFRS consolidations with eliminations, FX translation, and disclosures.Multi-Jurisdiction Governance: Track and interpret reporting/filing obligations across countries; map local GAAP/tax outputs (incl. OHADA/SYSCOHADA, IFRS, and US GAAP bridges where applicable) into the group consolidation.Tax Framework Alignment: Coordinate with country finance teams to align West & North Africa tax regimes to group policies; ensure consistent chart-of-accounts mappings, tax packs, and consolidation adjustments.Intercompany & Eliminations: Govern intercompany pricing, confirmations, settlements, and timing differences; enforce documentation standards.Policies & Internal Controls: Maintain accounting policies, close calendar, and ICS/SOX-like control framework; conduct balance-sheet reviews and control testing.External/Internal Audit & Advisors: Lead audits; manage relationships with local tax and financial advisors (Africa & other jurisdictions), ensuring timely filings, rulings, and remediation of findings.Systems & Data Quality: Oversee ERP/consolidation tools (e.g., SAP BPC/Group Reporting, Oracle FCCS, Tagetik); ensure master-data governance and high-quality source-to-report integrations.Management Reporting: Deliver group P&L/BS/CF packs with variance commentary; partner with FP&A on BvA and cash-flow visibility.Process Improvement: Shorten close timelines, automate reconciliations, standardize templates, and uplift entity capabilities.Leadership: Coach entity/site finance teams; define RACI and foster a high-performance culture.Must-Have QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; professional certification (ACCA/CPA/SMMM) strongly preferred.Big Four audit experience (required) and 8–10+ years in financial control/consolidation within multinational groups.Deep knowledge of IFRS and practical exposure to OHADA/SYSCOHADA; working familiarity with US GAAP (policy bridging, disclosure impacts).Proven experience managing multi-jurisdiction reporting and tax pack alignment (West & North Africa preferred).Hands-on with ERP and consolidation systems; advanced Excel.Track record in internal controls, audit leadership, and balance-sheet integrity.Fluent English (written/spoken); strong stakeholder and deadline management skills.Preferred QualificationsFrench working proficiency.Sector background in mining/energy/industrial environments.Direct coordination with local tax/financial advisors and authorities in African jurisdictions.