Finance Manager Morocco

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A Finance Manager for Morocco with the global leader in the creation of Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty, and a key member of our Africa & Middle East Finance team, while being based in our Casablanca office in Morocco - Your future position?

We are hiring for a 'Finance Manager' for Morocco. You will be responsible for all the financial, control and compliance matters. You will manage the day to day activities, including preparing statutory financial statements and reporting packages. You will be accountable for supporting the business for preserving, driving and maximising sustainable value creation.

The role is based in our Casablanca office in Morocco and reports to the Area Finance Manager for Africa and the Middle East. You will have the local Senior Financial Accountant reporting to you. The role offers excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you love staying ahead of the curve, always aim to exceed customer needs and believes in value creation.

In this exciting position, you will be responsible for -

Financial Management

Ensure appropriate balance sheet structure is maintained for the legal entities.
Provide Support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable process.
Forecast Cashflow in cooperation with Group Treasury.
Disseminate consistent and reliable financial information and analysis, constructively challenge business activities and support informed decision making.

Financial Reporting (internal And External)

Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with legal and statutory requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Ensure internal controls over financial accounting are properly maintained, documented and reviewed.
Ensure accounting vouchers and finance related legal documentation is safely retained, in compliance with national rules and regulations, as well as with Group policies.
Coordinate and lead all external audits.
Ensure integrity of Givaudan Group management accounting processes and results, including costs of goods produced/sold.

Tax Planning And Compliance

Ensure tax planning is performed in coordination with Group Tax while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and commitments made.
Ensure Corporate Income Tax, VAT and other indirect taxes returns are filed in accordance with national regulations.
Ensure Internal tax reporting to Group Tax is performed in accordance with group procedures.
Manage direct and indirect tax audits in coordination with Group Tax.

General Compliance, Internal Audit, And Legal Support

Maintain Delegation of Authorities for the legal entities.
Coordinate relationship with Corporate Internal Audit; organize and follow-up on audit recommendations.
Ensure that all 3rd party relationships are backed by legally enforceable agreements and that the companies' interests are protected.

Insurance

Maintain insurance policies and perform reporting to Group Insurance, as required.
Ensure appropriate management of insurance claims.

Organization, People, And Processes

Ensure appropriate organization and staffing of local finance, including job descriptions and back-up solutions.
Maintain and develop skills and competencies of local finance.
Lead in continuous process improvement initiatives.

Company / Site Management

As a member of the Site Management Committees take an active part in site management.
Take local lead on any corporate finance projects.

You?

Are you someone who wants to shape your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us and impact your world

Your Professional Profile Includes

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or professional accountancy qualification.
10+ years of experience in Finance, minimum 5 years of experience in a management role.
Experience in interactions with the Moroccan tax authorities and a solid understanding of the local fiscal and regulatory environment.
Excellent financial and management accounting knowledge; familiarity with statutory and tax compliance matters.
Good understanding of product costing processes and procedures in a standard costing manufacturing environment.
Fluency in English and French, Arabic knowledge is considered as a plus.
Excellent technical knowledge of MS Office software, SAP and Navision or similar platforms.

Our Benefits

Attractive package with benefits.
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
A creative team environment that will inspire you.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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