PSMT Africa, the official distributor for strongVolvo Group /strong (Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Bus and Volvo Penta) and other renowned brands, operates in strong17 countries /strong across North, Central, and West Africa, with over strong1,200 skilled employees /strong. /p pBy developing our own sales and after-sales network with strong entrepreneurial spirit and operational agility, we strive for strongexcellence /strong. Through close partnerships with our customers, we deliver strongvalue /strong, strongcutting-edge services /strong, and strongpremium products /strong that support sustainable growth across the continent. /p pIn order to support the growth of our Finance Department, we are currently looking for a strongBusiness Controller /strong. /p pIf you are passionate about Africa and Finance, this position is for you! /pbr /pAs a strongBusiness Controller /strong, you will ensure strongfinancial transparency, accuracy, and compliance /strong for several African subsidiaries. You will play a key role in stronganalyzing performance /strong, strongimproving financial processes /strong, and strongsupporting strategic decision-making /strong. /p pThe African region includes strong20 legal /strongsubsidiaries, each operating under specific currencies, legislations, and accounting principles – a challenging and rewarding multi-country scope! /p pstrongFinancial Reporting Analysis : /strong /p ul liParticipate actively in preparing accurate and timely monthly and yearly strongfinancial statements /strong (PL, balance sheet, cash flow, etc.) /li liIdentify financial risks and develop recommendations for local teams to mitigate them. /li liLead and review strongbudgeting and forecasting /strong processes. /li liConduct strongvariance analysis /strong and recommend corrective actions. /li liEnsure full strongcompliance /strong with local regulations, accounting standards, and corporate policies. /li /ul pstrongStrategic Planning, Internal Controls Risk Management : /strong /p ul liPartner with management to develop stronglong-term financial strategies /strong and strongcost optimization initiatives /strong. /li liMonitor strongcash flow /strong, oversee strongreceivables /strong, and mitigate liquidity risks. /li liPerform strongbranches and subsidiaries#39; visits /strong to strengthen internal controls and relationships with local stakeholders. /li liDefine and monitor strongKPIs /strong to track financial and operational performance. /li liDevelop and deliver stronginsightful performance dashboards and reports /strong to management, enabling data-driven decision-making at both strategic and operational levels. /li /ul pstrongCountry Support / Control : /strong /p ul liLead and coordinate the full local audit process, ensuring smooth collaboration between local finance teams, external auditors, and HQ, while continuously improving audit preparation and follow-up. /li liServe as a reliable financial partner to country teams by offering guidance, sharing best practices, and supporting accurate and compliant financial reporting. /li liFoster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization, promoting standardization, and empowering teams to challenge and enhance existing practices. /li /ul br /pstrongMust-have : /strong /p ul liMaster#39;s degree in strongFinance / Accounting /strong /li liAt least strong4 years of experience in audit /strong /li liProven strongexperience as a Financial/Business Controller /strong /li liStrong command of strongFrench and English /strong (both written and spoken) /li liSolid expertise in strongMS Dynamics 365, Excel /strongandstrong Power BI /strong /li liAnalytical mindset, precision, curiosity, and strong interpersonal communication /li liWillingness to travel in Africa (approx. 4 travel per year) /li /ul pstrongNice-to-have : /strong /p ul liUnderstanding of strongfinancial consolidation principles /strong /li liExperience in automotive industry (dealership), trading/resale, import/export, or industrial sectors /li liDemonstrate a strong affinity with Africa, and an open-minded approach to diverse cultural contexts /li liFamiliarity with SYSCOHADA (the main accounting framework used across African countries) /li /ulbr /pJoining SMT Africa means joining a strongdynamic and international environment /strong where autonomy, initiative, and continuous learning are encouraged. /p pWe offer: /p ul liA strongcompetitive and motivating package /strong aligned with your profile /li liA strongstrategic role /strong with a full PL view and high business impact /li liA diverse, hands-on position – no two days are the same! /li liA stronginternational environment /strong, with opportunities to travel and collaborate across countries /li liA corporate culture based on strongteam spirit, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence /strong /li /ul pstrongShape the financial future of a growing international group across Africa. /strong /p pApply now and bring your financial expertise to SMT Africa ! /pbr / Balance Sheet, Financial Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business, Provided Guidance, Audit, Resale, Accounting, Dealership, Corrective Actions, Dashboard, Développement, Standardisation, Policy, Financial Processes, Risk Management, Coordination, Internal control, Industrial, Secteur industriel, Export-Import, Cash flow, Business, Variance Analysis, Country support, MS Excel, Automobiles, Audit Preparation, Français, Expertise, KPI, Trading, SMT, Improve Audit, Financial reporting, Audit Process, Stakeholders, Finance, Finance, Cost Optimisation, Income statement, Regulation, Accounting, Comptabilité, Microsoft Dynamics, Export-Import, Partner Management, Communication, Liquidity Risk, Best Practices, Process Development, Adult education, Audit, MS Excel, Legislation, Financial Risk, Currency, Power BI, Automobiles