Finance Controller
Bayer East Africa
Arusha, Tanzania
Full-Time
26th April 2019
Description
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Ensure Compliance to Corporate Policies
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Preparation and submission of quarterly controllership and tax certifications
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Preparation of monthly tax provisions; US and statutory tax reporting
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Review of quarterly tax submissions / tax forecasts and GDX packs
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Preparation of annual and provisional income tax returns
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Internal audits, USGAAP/IFRS external audits and statutory returns
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Prepare annual financial statements and drive IFRS adoptions when necessary
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Preparation and Approval of balance sheet reconciliations
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Preparation of legal entity cash flow forecasts and cash management (including A/R management)
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Month-end closing activities – TB review (P&L and Balance Sheet)
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Calculation and payment of provisional taxes in liaison with tax coordinator
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Approval of electronic vendor payments (account signatory)
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Maintain relationships with 3rd parties i.e. vendors, bank, tax authorities, auditors etc.
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Providing support to business and finance projects
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Cost center; Balance sheet and Tax reviews
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Provide support to costing team on stock counts and inventory controls.
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Manage local entity SLA’s with SSC
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Drive local annual budget process
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Drive annual fixed assets verifications
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Business partnering and site visits for trainings on expense reporting, CCP compliance etc
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business or related field
Professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/Chartered Accountant) - 8 – 10 years’ experience within finance; of which 2 years at managerial level.
- Good working knowledge of local statutory compliance requirements
- Experience with ERPs i.e. SAP etc.
- Thorough understanding of USGAAP and IFRS concepts
- Excellent analytical and communication skills