CFO (Chief Financial Officer / Mining / Finance / Accounting / Africa / ERP Implementation / West Africa)

Reference Number: 548-1310LH

 

Job Description:

 

Our client, an international mining house with operating mines and projects in Africa, is in need a CFO to lead their Africa team, with initial extensive travel to their operations in Africa, following which relocation to the UAE will be required.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the  financial strategy and performance across the Africa subsidiaries.
• Oversee full financial reporting, budgeting, and IFRS compliance.
• Drive project finance and capital structure negotiations.
• Manage risk, controls, ERP systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Implementation of new ERP system.
• Collaborate with executive teams across the group and subsidiaries.
• Provide leadership to finance teams and ensure operational excellence.

 

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited university.
• MBA or similar relevant advanced degree advantageous.
• Professional designation / affiliation required (CA, CPA, ACCA or similar).
• Minimum of 15 years’ financial experience in the mining industry with at least 10 in a senior leadership role.
• Experience overseeing financial activities of Africa based operations and projects.
• Ability to motivate and lead high caliber teams with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experienced in the implementation of ERP and financial accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literate in various financial management systems.
• Able to travel extensively and be on site in Africa for multiple weeks at a time.
• Relocation to the UAE will be required mid to long term.

 

 

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.

 

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

 

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

 

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

 

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