Finance Manager

To oversee and supervise all activities of the business administration department ensuring the integrity of processes, internal controls, bookkeeping and cost savings strategies. Consciously establishes a culture that encourages customer focus, individual development, efficiency, collaboration, and creates an environment for process improvements.

•    Knowledge of user application systems and Proficient in EXCEL & SAP
•    Fluent in English
•    Accounting
•    Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or the equivalent 
•    Hapag-Lloyd Policies & Procedures
•    Highly analytic and independent way of working
•    Ability to present complex correlations in a clear way
•    Team player / Flexible / Cooperative
•    Solid Communication skills

•    Review of monthly financial reports according to the Hapag-Lloyd GAP accounting policies.
•    Prepare and submit annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
•    Review monthly overhead variance analysis and cost plus schedules/invoice.
•    Manage and oversee external and internal audits and ensure unqualified report is received.
•    Oversee accounts receivable and payable.
•    Ensure total Compliance to Hapag Lloyd global standards and policies as well as local regulatory laws.
•    Ensure all annual returns are filed on time (i.e. CIT, Transfer pricing & Registrar-General)
•    Review all tax filings and ensure they are paid on time (Self-Assessment, VAT & Withholding Tax)
•    Maintain relationship with Auditors, Banks, Payroll & Tax Consultants, and Insurance Broker.
•    Oversee remittance audit and ensure remittances are done on time.
•    Review monthly reconciliation on all general ledger accounts.
•    Review accruals/prepayments schedule.
•    Review and authorize payments and beneficiaries on internet banking.
•    Ensure registration requirements are kept current at all times and files statutory returns and renewals.
•    Securing statutory clearance certificates such as VAT, CNPS…
•    Coordinating and securing equity remittance confirmations from Bank of Cameroon.
•    Ensure insurance covers for assessed risks are maintained up to date.
•    Ensure implementations of audit recommendations and posting of adjusting entries
•    Prepare quarterly financial/business report to Region.
•    Provide monthly tax status to Regional office
•    Member of risk and compliance committee.
•    Carry out annual performance appraisals with BA department
•    Coach and develop individual staff in Business Administration department