HEAD OF FINANCE (TOGO)

Location: Lomé (TOGO)

Mission Statement:

Responsible for the full financial, accounting and cost control function at plant level. As a

strategic business partner, they provide reliable financial information, ensure compliance, and

drive profitability through efficient financial operations, supporting local and corporate

decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

● Supervise statutory and group financial reporting under local GAAP and IFRS.

● Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end closings.

● Coordinate external audits and ensure audit readiness.

● Provide insightful financial analysis for management decision-making.

Financial Planning & Control

● Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operational teams.

● Track variances vs. budget and implement corrective action

● Establish reporting tools adapted to plant-specific financial drivers.

Cost Accounting

● Build cost structures per product/style/line.

● Monitor standard vs. actual cost variances.

● Conduct line-wise profitability and cost-per-minute analysis.

Inventory & Fixed Asset Management

● Oversee stock counts, inventory valuation, and shrinkage control.

● Ensure asset tagging and tracking of fixed assets.

● Monitor inventory turnover and losses.

Cash & Treasury Management

● Manage daily and projected cash flows.

● Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.

● Optimize working capital and ensure liquidity.

Tax & Compliance

● Ensure compliance with all tax obligations.

● Plan and implement tax optimization strategies (e.g., exemptions, duty drawbacks).

● Lead tax audits and align finance operations with legal requirements.

Internal Control & Risk Management

● Implement approval matrices and financial control procedures.

● Identify and mitigate financial risks, fraud prevention included.

● Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements.

Payroll & Labor Cost Oversight

● Reconcile payroll accounts with accounting records.

● Analyze labor cost trends and productivity metrics.

● Ensure accurate and timely statutory contributions.

Investment & Capex Management

● Evaluate ROI of investment projects.

● Track capital expenditure against budget.

● Conduct post-investment reviews and audits.

Procurement Finance & Vendor Management

● Monitor supplier payment cycles and credit terms.

● Support procurement in financial negotiations.

● Implement early payment discount strategies.

Plant Reporting & MIS

● Develop daily/weekly operational dashboards.

● Monitor delivery penalty risks and cost overruns.

● Track factory KPIs and support operational decision-making.

ERP & Systems

● Supervise ERP use and data quality (SAP, Oracle...).

● Automate reporting and streamline processes.

● Participate in system upgrades and digital finance initiatives.

Team Leadership

● Lead and coach the finance team, set objectives and develop skills.

● Promote performance-driven culture and strong work ethic.

● Represent Finance in cross-functional strategic projects.

Cross-functional Business Partnering

● Work closely with production, supply chain, HR, and procurement teams.

● Provide financial insight to optimize operations.

● Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

● Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

● At least 8–10 years of experience in finance, including 3–5 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

● Proficient in ERP systems, IFRS/local GAAP, budgeting, and tax planning.

● Strong analytical skills, leadership, and business acumen.

● Fluency in both French and English is mandatory (written and spoken).

NB : Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés pour la suite du processus.