Financial Director (DRC)

Recruiter:

Network International

Job Ref:

NWI002466/Nikki

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Location:

Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The Finance Director will lead the financial strategy and operations of a growing food processing company in the DRC. The role involves overseeing all financial activities—budgeting, reporting, compliance, controls, and treasury—with a strong focus on cost efficiency, local value creation, and operational alignment in a frontier market.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Finance & Leadership

Align finance with operational priorities such as cost control, raw material sourcing, yield optimization, and capex planning.
Provide insights and analytics to support pricing strategy, product mix decisions, and plant performance.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Produce timely monthly/quarterly reporting.
Track operational KPIs—production cost per unit, yield loss, input cost variance, etc.

Financial Control & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OHADA accounting standards, DRC tax laws, and IFRS (for group consolidation).
Coordinate external audits and manage local tax filings.
Develop and enforce effective internal controls, procurement oversight, and inventory reconciliation processes.

Cost & Inventory Management

Work closely with plant operations, procurement, and supply chain to control manufacturing costs.
Oversee inventory valuation and movement in line with international standards.

Treasury & Cash Flow

Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity in a challenging FX and import-dependent environment.
Build and maintain strong local banking relationships.
Ensure transparent controls around supplier payments, capex disbursements, and payroll.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a local finance team, promoting skill development, accountability, and succession planning.
Embed a culture of ownership, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Recognized professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA)
Minimum 6 years of finance experience.
Strong background in manufacturing, agribusiness, or food processing
Familiarity with cost accounting, factory finance, and supply chain finance
Previous expatriate experience in Africa or DRC
Professional working proficiency in French
US GAAP
Big 4 Audit Experience preferred
Foreign exchange exposure preferred

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume DIRECTLY to:
If there is no reply within two weeks, please assume that your application for the vacancy was unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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