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Country Head of Finance

22/05/2025
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Location: Conakry, Guinea

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization operating across the African continent? We're looking for a hands-on and driven Country Head of Finance / Finance Manager to join our leadership team in Guinea, and take charge of a large finance operation in a key West African market.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to play a pivotal part in building structure, supporting strategic initiatives, and managing a diverse finance team in one of the busiest and most operationally intense offices in the region.

🚀 What You’ll Do

  • Lead and restructure the local finance function,
  • Business partner and report directly to the Country GM.
  • Oversee financial operations, forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, P&L responsibilities, and reporting.
  • Supervise a team of up to 20 local finance professionals.
  • Collaborate closely with local leadership and international stakeholders.
  • Ensure operational excellence in alignment with group financial goals.
  • Lead the financial strategy, planning, and forecasting for the country operations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Maintain compliance with local statutory, tax, and legal requirements.
  • Implement and oversee effective internal controls.
  • Track operational and capital expenditures to ensure cost efficiency.
  • Analyze business performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
  • Manage banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
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🔍 What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in finance roles
  • Strong leadership with a hands-on, positive & pragmatic mindset — not afraid to roll up the sleeves
  • Fluent in French and English (both mandatory)
  • Previous exposure to shipping, logistics, or related sectors is a plus
  • A significant experience with African countries (West Africa preferred) is a mandatory to be successful in the role

💼 Offer & Benefits

  • Competitive International medical insurance
  • Fully paid accommodation and transportation
  • Annual flights tickets
  • 30+ calendar days of annual leave


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