Overview
We are hiring for a ‘Finance Manager’ for Morocco. The role is based in our Casablanca office and reports to the Area Finance Manager for Africa and the Middle East. It will manage day‑to‑day financial, control and compliance matters, including statutory financial statements and reporting packages, and support sustainable value creation.
Responsibilities
Financial management
Ensure appropriate balance sheet structure is maintained for the legal entities.
Provide support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
Forecast cash flow in cooperation with Group Treasury.
Disseminate consistent and reliable financial information and analysis, constructively challenge business activities and support informed decision‑making.
Financial reporting (internal and external)
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with legal and statutory requirements, and company policies.
Ensure internal controls over financial accounting are properly maintained, documented and reviewed.
Ensure accounting vouchers and finance‑related legal documentation are safely retained in compliance with national rules and Group policies.
Coordinate and lead all external audits.
Ensure integrity of Givaudan Group management accounting processes and results, including costs of goods produced/sold.
Tax planning and compliance
Ensure tax planning is performed in coordination with Group Tax while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Ensure Corporate Income Tax, VAT and other indirect tax returns are filed in accordance with national regulations.
Ensure internal tax reporting to Group Tax is performed in accordance with group procedures.
Manage direct and indirect tax audits in coordination with Group Tax.
General compliance, internal audit, and legal support
Maintain delegation of authorities for the legal entities.
Coordinate relationship with Corporate Internal Audit; organize and follow‑up on audit recommendations.
Ensure that all third‑party relationships are backed by legally enforceable agreements and that the companies’ interests are protected.
Insurance
Maintain insurance policies and perform reporting to Group Insurance, as required.
Ensure appropriate management of insurance claims.
Organization, people, and processes
Ensure appropriate organization and staffing of local finance, including job descriptions and backup solutions.
Maintain and develop skills and competencies of local finance.
Lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
Company/site management
As a member of the Site Management Committees, take an active part in site management.
Take local lead on any corporate finance projects.
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a professional accountancy qualification.
10+ years of experience in finance, with a minimum of 5 years in a management role.
Experience in interactions with the Moroccan tax authorities and a solid understanding of the local fiscal and regulatory environment.
Excellent financial and management accounting knowledge; familiarity with statutory and tax compliance matters.
Good understanding of product costing processes and procedures in a standard costing manufacturing environment.
Fluency in English and French; Arabic knowledge is considered a plus.
Excellent technical knowledge of MS Office, SAP, and Navision or similar platforms.
Benefits
Attractive package with benefits.
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
A creative team environment that will inspire you.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can impact our world.
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