Head of Finance/CFO Jobs in Algiers, Algeria at Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd

Title: Head of Finance/CFO

Company: Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd

Location: Algiers, Algeria

Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
Extensive senior finance leadership experience within a regulated or multinational environment.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
Proven experience managing cash flow, treasury, banking relationships, and working capital.
Experience leading month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
Strong understanding of taxation, statutory reporting, audit, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience managing external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and key financial stakeholders.
Strong experience with financial systems and ERP software (Business Central experience advantageous).
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
Excellent leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy and financial governance.
Strong communication skills in English; additional languages such as French and Arabic are advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and compliance.
Prepare and oversee accurate monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Manage cash flow, treasury, banking relationships, and working capital to support business operations.
Develop rolling cash flow forecasts and oversee payment approvals, supplier payments, and banking activities.
Ensure accurate accounting records, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Manage statutory reporting, tax compliance, audits, and regulatory submissions.
Monitor financial performance, gross margins, stock valuation, and cost control initiatives.
Oversee supplier reconciliations, intercompany balances, and working capital management.
Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support operational and commercial decision-making.
Develop, mentor, and lead the finance team while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and external stakeholders.
Identify financial risks and implement effective internal controls and governance processes.
Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and approval frameworks.
Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiencies.

Key Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting designation such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
Extensive experience in senior finance management or Head of Finance positions.
Experience within retail, wholesale, FMCG, distribution, manufacturing, import/export, or multi-site operations is advantageous.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Business Central preferred).
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Experience managing statutory reporting, tax, audit, treasury, and financial controls.

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