Finance Manager

A leading global lottery and sports betting operator based in West London is offering great benefits and a life abroad for a French or Portuguese speaking Finance Manager to be a crucial part of the finance team. You will be working within one of their Africa based offices being responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management of the operation, reporting directly in to the CEO.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Leading the Finance Department
• Working in partnership with the CEO, Group CFO and Controllers in London, to generate financial plans, budget, to develop and implement long term business / funding strategy and cash-flow management
• Participate in key decisions as a member of senior operation management team
• Assist in formulating the operations future direction and support tactical initiatives
• Manage the accounting, legal, tax, and treasury departments as required
• Working with the Controller to implement financial management and month ending process.
• Partnering with the Controller to develop and lead the company’s approach to risk, and fulfil any regulatory requirements and further evolve the financial policies and processes
• Preparation and overseeing reconciliation of daily cash transfers and finance reports
• Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems and ensure transparency of accounts

   

The Ideal candidate:

• A Qualified Accountant ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) or QBE or Accounting degree from a top university.
• Proven track record of managing a finance function in a fast paced and complex environment.
• Experience in emerging market environments
• Experience in a service / people orientated environment would be particularly advantageous