Finance Manager

About the Role

Our Group is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to oversee finance and accounting operations in one of our country locations: Kenya, Rwanda, or South Africa. The opportunity is ideal for qualified Lebanese finance professionals currently in Lebanon who are ready to relocate internationally and advance their careers abroad.

Key Duties

• Oversee all finance and accounting functions for assigned country operations.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and prepare detailed financial and management reports.
• Track project costs, profitability, margins, contractual commitments, variations, claims, retention, and work in progress.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition for projects while complying with IFRS standards, especially IFRS 15.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, collections, supplier payments, payroll oversight, banking services, letters of credit, performance bonds, and guarantees.
• Produce monthly financial statements, project profitability analyses, cash flow forecasts, and executive level reporting.
• Enhance internal controls, financial policies, approval workflows, and audit preparedness.
• Handle statutory reporting, tax obligations, external audits, and maintain relationships with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulators.
• Collaborate with project, commercial, procurement, and operations teams to boost financial performance of projects.
• Lead and mentor the finance team within the country office.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Preferred professional qualifications include CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalents.
• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or finance leadership position.
• Demonstrated background with main contractors, EPC contractors, or large construction firms is essential.
• In-depth understanding of project accounting, cost control, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and contract financial administration.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards, financial controls, audit processes, and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing multiple projects and reporting to executive and group management levels.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluency in English, with French being advantageous especially for Rwanda assignments.
• Experience working internationally, particularly in Africa or emerging markets, is highly preferred.
• Exemplary leadership, commercial insight, integrity, resilience, and ability to perform under demanding project conditions.

Mobility and Application Details

The appointed candidate must be willing and able to relocate to Kenya, Rwanda, or South Africa, pending work permit approvals and immigration requirements. Interested applicants should submit an updated CV including current location, notice period, current and expected remuneration, and preferred assignment location. Only candidates with relevant main contracting, construction, or EPC finance backgrounds will be considered.