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BAT IS LOOKING FOR A HEAD OF FINANCE IN ALGERIA
JOB TITLE: Head of Finance, Algeria
FUNCTION: Finance
LOCATION: Algiers, Algeria
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
This position entails leading all aspects of the financial performance, profitability delivery, group reporting, and controls within the market. It involves direct management of finance functions and indirect oversight through service line peers. Being a part of the Leadership team, the role plays an active member directly with the Country Manager along with the Finance team to achieve company objectives.
Responsibilities
· Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and identifying efficiency opportunities for enhanced profits and optimized cash flow/working capital.
· Leading finance activities for Algeria, including monthly reporting, and annual statutory accounting.
· Implementing arms-length billing arrangements for fiscal purposes and essential control routines related to Controls Navigator process, and Business Risk Management.
· Ensuring sufficient liquidity, capital, and effective fund utilization by managing cash reserves.
· Overseeing four direct reports.
This role holds a significant leadership and influential position within Finance, responsible for fostering the appropriate culture within Algeria.
This influential role encompasses crucial deliverables, including:
· Overseeing finance, statutory reporting, and financial activities.
· Managing the statutory audit relationship with our auditor.
· Ensuring adequate funding for the market and managing cash positions along with intercompany loans.
· Maintaining a robust control environment within the market, overseeing business risk, control navigator processes, and implementing essential policies and procedures (delegated authorities, cash advances, T&E, etc.).
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Business/Operational/Technical Results:
· Lead the finance team to ensure efficient and effective reporting of the end market’s financial position and maintain a high-quality control environment, adhering to local tax regulations and voluntary best practice codes aligned with BAT's standards.
· Generate management reports for all financial activities according to Group reporting requirements.
· Uphold ledger integrity within a controlled environment for the market, reconciling SAP reports to ledger balances and explaining movements in designated accounts.
· Provide guidance and support to Business Continuity.
Leadership Results
· Actively promote the desired culture within the end market.
· Collaborate with the Management Team to ensure comprehensive understanding of commercial implications within proposals.
· Develop, train, and mentor the finance team, including conducting appraisals, mid-year reviews, and providing input to help drive the greater talent agenda for Algeria.
· Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, displaying initiative as a self-starter.
· Exhibit a strong sense of urgency, work ethic, and adaptability within a dynamic work environment.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
· An accounting qualification with at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, showcasing expertise in financial accounting.
· A university degree; additional education such as a Master's or Postgraduate degree or proof of continuous leadership development.
· Preferred to be CPA/CFA certified
· Self-motivation, high professional standards, and a focus on delivering exceptional internal customer service.
· Familiarity with SAP, particularly within BAT, and a comprehensive understanding of interdepartmental relationships impacting sub ledgers.
· Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of key interfaces.
· Excellent management, coaching, and motivational skills for leading direct reports.
· Superior interpersonal abilities for effective communication across staff levels, both internally and externally.
· Knowledge of company controls, procedures, group policies, VAT, and tax legislation, coupled with leadership skills in managing finance-focused teams.
· Proficiency in change management and influential skills to drive process enhancements.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
· Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
· Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
· Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
· Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
· Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
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