Head of Finance - DRC

Key Responsibilities Lead finance, accounting, treasury, taxation, audit, statutory reporting and financial compliance for the DRC entity. Own annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and management reporting, with clear visibility on business performance and key risks. Partner with country and group leadership on market entry, growth priorities, pricing, investment decisions and operating-model development. Establish fit-for-purpose financial controls, approval frameworks, policies and governance routines. Drive cash-flow planning, working-capital discipline and effective management of banking relationships. Oversee capital expenditure planning and financial evaluation of infrastructure, plant and commercial investments. Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close, statutory filings, audits and tax matters. Build, coach and develop the local finance team while embedding high standards of ownership and integrity. Candidate Profile Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent. Typically 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibility. Strong financial planning, controls, reporting, treasury and business-partnering capability. Experience in automotive, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, telecom, mobility or FMCG is advantageous. Exposure to multinational or high-growth emerging-market operations is preferred. Commercially astute, hands-on and able to build systems and teams in an evolving environment. Leadership Attributes Strategic perspective with a strong bias for execution. High integrity, ownership and comfort working in an evolving environment. Ability to build teams, processes and stakeholder trust from an early stage. Collaborative leadership style with clear communication and sound judgement.