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Business Administration Manager

Kinshasa Permanent View Job Description
The Client is looking for a Business Administration Manager(Finance Manager) who will record the financial status and monitor the development of the company from a management and financial accounting point of view. The Business Administration Manager will be mainly responsible for overseeing trade finance and Tax compliance and supervising Account receivable and Payable, bookkeeping and cost savings strategies.
  • Lead and oversee all financial operations - trade finance, tax compliance
  • Act as a strategic finance partner - Supporting Business Growth

About Our Client

A major global player in the container shipping and logistics industry, with a strong international presence spanning multiple continents. They offer a wide range of container transport services, including specialised handling for refrigerated and hazardous cargo. Known for their commitment to innovation, they utilise advanced digital tools to optimised freight booking, tracking, and fleet operations. The company is also focused on sustainability, actively pursuing initiatives to reduce environmental impact through cleaner fuel technologies and improved energy efficiency. With a diverse workforce spread across many countries and strategic regional hubs, they continue to expand their footprint, particularly in emerging markets.

Job Description

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Reconciling and monitoring Pre-Deposit Accounts, Vendor accounts, Refund, Rebate & Credit note processing
  • Maintaining the AP Balanced Scorecard and arranging the Payment Run on weekly basis
  • Verifying and Posting of expenses OVH & non work order related invoices, monitoring, verifying batch processing from FIS to SAP and arranging for Invoice Audit (Direct Postings and Manual WO)
  • Monitoring of payment terms, Vendor Master review and updating, Follow up on vendor queries on daily basis
  • Allocate excess/short cash collections (Unallocated Cash), arranging for Debtors Status Report and Dispute Summary
  • Open Balance v/s Credit Limit & Insurance Coverage Check
  • Carry out ad hoc analysis for monthly and quarterly closing



The Successful Applicant

Qualifications and Technical Job Requirements:

  • 10+ years of related experience Degree in Accounting or Finance with verifiable experience
  • Good knowledge of Finance required
  • Familiar with shipping operation and financial aspects
  • Sharp analytically & statistical skill
  • Awareness of data quality importance
  • Good knowledge of user application systems (SAP, FIS, COMPASS, MS Office, Word, Excel)
  • Process knowledge & systems support optimisation
  • Ability to promptly process data and request under pressure
  • Understanding of data quality bench-marking and management

What's on Offer

  • Join a dynamic and ambitious organisation with a strong growth trajectory
  • Work in a flexible and supportive environment
  • Attractive and competitive compensation package
  • Play a key role in shaping and driving the company's financial operations and expansion strategy across Africa



Contact
Sunny Potheegadoo
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6757266
Phone number
+27 11 303 8300

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Finance Manager
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Kinshasa
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sunny Potheegadoo
Consultant phone
+27 11 303 8300
Job Reference
JN-062025-6757266