{"id":3172,"date":"2025-07-08T14:17:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T14:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=3172"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:56:59","slug":"finance","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/en\/offres\/finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Title<\/strong> : <strong>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<\/strong><br><strong>Location<\/strong> : Cotonou B\u00e9nin<br><strong>Contract Type<\/strong> :Fixed-Term Contract (2 years)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Position Overview<\/strong> :<br>SoBAA S.A. is recruiting a <strong>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<\/strong> to lead both the strategic and operational aspects of the company\u2019s financial, accounting, and tax management. The CFO will ensure alignment between financial performance objectives and regulatory compliance, particularly in accordance with the OHADA accounting framework. The CFO will work closely with the General Management in defining and implementing the company\u2019s overall financial strategy, actively contributing to sustainable growth and long-term financial viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define, lead, and adapt the financial strategy in line with the company\u2019s growth and profitability goals, as well as OHADA regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide financial analysis and advice on SoBAA S.A.\u2019s operations, plans, and initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take full ownership of the accounting function, optimize processes, and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of accounting methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee and ensure the maintenance, updates, and quality of financial records in accordance with OHADA standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare and validate balance sheets, income statements, and financial reports in compliance with laws, procedures, and Board of Directors' instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce periodic reporting and activity reports for General Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage banking relationships and negotiate conditions with banks and financial partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piloter les politiques de la SoBAA S.A. concernant&nbsp;: fonds propres, dette, fiscalit\u00e9, capitaux propres, cessions et acquisitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure optimal and sustainable cash and financial risk management in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate investment studies and project monitoring to ensure current and projected profitability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure full legal, regulatory, and tax compliance with OHADA and other statutory requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement, structure, and optimize procedures, internal controls, and reconciliations to prevent risks, fraud, and losses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervise internal and external audits and coordinate corrective actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safeguard assets and receivables in line with applicable laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead, train, evaluate, and motivate the finance team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structure departments to enhance performance and promote team cohesion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster a results-oriented work environment aligned with professional standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist General Management in preparing and monitoring the implementation of Board recommendations related to SoBAA S.A.\u2019s financial management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver strategic financial analyses to support decision-making at the executive level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile Sought<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree (Bac +5) in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management Control, or a related field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chartered Accountant certification or equivalent (ACCA, CPA) preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background in Finance, Banking, or large-scale projects strongly recommended (Audit firm or management control experience is a plus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient in accounting standards (SYSCOHADA, IFRS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong knowledge of taxation, business law, and financial management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Excel and proficiency with ERP software (e.g., SAGE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and professional ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong analytical, synthesis, and decision-making skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluent in French (mandatory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional proficiency in English (preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occasional travel required (projects, financial partners)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Date limite de d\u00e9p\u00f4t de candidature: 18 juillet 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Titre du poste : Directeur(trice) Financier(e)Lieu de travail : Cotonou B\u00e9ninType de contrat : Contrat \u00e0 Dur\u00e9e D\u00e9termin\u00e9e (2 ans) Description du poste :La SoBAA recrute un(e) Directeur(trice) Financier(e) pour assurer le pilotage strat\u00e9gique et op\u00e9rationnelle de la gestion financi\u00e8re, comptable et fiscale, en veillant \u00e0 l\u2019alignement des objectifs de performance \u00e9conomique avec les exigences de conformit\u00e9 r\u00e9glementaire, notamment celles du r\u00e9f\u00e9rentiel comptable OHADA. Appuyer \u00e9troitement la Direction G\u00e9n\u00e9rale dans la d\u00e9finition et la mise en \u0153uvre de la strat\u00e9gie financi\u00e8re globale, en contribuant activement \u00e0 la consolidation de la croissance durable et \u00e0 la p\u00e9rennit\u00e9 financi\u00e8re de la SoBAA S.A. Responsabilit\u00e9s principales : Profil recherch\u00e9 : Date limite de d\u00e9p\u00f4t de candidature: 18 juillet 2025.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-3172","awsm_job_openings","type-awsm_job_openings","status-publish","hentry","job-category-finance","job-type-contrat-a-duree-determinee","job-location-benin","job-location-cotonou"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/awsm_job_openings\/3172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/awsm_job_openings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/awsm_job_openings"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lasobaa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}