Head of FA&R Europe & Africa

Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Head of FA&R Europe & Africa leads the FA&R team in the Europe & Africa, oversees all FA&R activities for the operating units in the region, and is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and compliance with all applicable accounting standards and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial accounting and reporting teams in the Europe & Africa region, and the timely and accurate closing of accounts and preparation of periodic financial reports
• Ensure compliance with the company's internal accounting standards and controls as well as statutory financial accounting and reporting requirements in all relevant jurisdictions and that the financial accounting operations, documentation and reporting meet internal and external compliance requirements
• Monitor current and impending changes in accounting standards and statutory accounting and reporting requirements in the relevant jurisdictions, evaluate the potential effects on the company and identify potentials accounting risks, contribute to create strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on changes in accounting standards, communicate the developments and solutions to the relevant internal stakeholders, and make appropriate updates to policies
• Contribute to the simplification, standardization, digitalisation, and automation of financial accounting and reporting operations to maximise efficiency and effectiveness in the accounting activities
• Ensure the full transition from the local accounting systems to the global ERP system
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders relevant to FA&R Europe& Africa activities, contribute to financial accounting and reporting related initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and liaise with internal stakeholders in relation to financial accounting and reporting matters
• Lead and mentor the members of the department to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement, act as a role model for the organisation and cultivate a winning culture, facilitate learning and development, manage and plan resources, and oversee the department’s affairs
• Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• At least 12 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting with a multinational organisation and/or a Big 4 company and a proven track record in leading financial accounting and reporting activities; experience in the infrastructure and/or offshore oil and gas space is considered an advantage
• In-depth expertise across the different areas of financial accounting and reporting standards, including local GAAP and IFRS, and a deep commercial understanding
• Full professional proficiency in English is required; full professional proficiency in Portuguese is considered an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Exceptional people leadership skills lead and develop a high-performance team in an international setup
• A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and a big picture view
• A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment
• A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a recognised university and relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

Our Offer

You will be working in a culturally diverse organization which fosters teamwork and mutual support. Our dynamic workplace not only encourages people to be innovative, creative, and open but is also geared to realizing ambition. We provide mentorship and coaching to our employees in developing their professional career with us.

Yinson offers an excellent package of benefits and has offices located in a prime location in the city allowing for easy travel to and from work. Working hours are flexible with numerous company events held during the year.

Please apply via LinkedIn or our candidate portal and include not only a CV but a motivation/cover letter to the role as well. CV's without a motivation letter will not be considered.