A steel manufacturing company in Angola is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee its finance and accounting functions within a manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, budgeting, costing, cost control, statutory compliance, cash-flow management and financial risk.
The role requires strong experience in manufacturing finance, particularly production costing, inventory management and profitability analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Accounting
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Oversee financial accounting and reporting.
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Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
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Support internal and external audit processes.
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Maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures.
Manufacturing Costing and Cost Control
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Analyse manufacturing costs, production expenses and overheads.
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Monitor raw material, labour and operating costs.
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Support accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
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Identify opportunities for cost savings.
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Monitor material consumption, wastage and manufacturing efficiency.
Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning
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Lead annual budgeting and financial planning.
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Monitor budget performance and analyse variances.
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Prepare financial forecasts and management reports.
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Support financial decisions that improve operational profitability.
Cash Flow and Working Capital
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Manage cash-flow planning and working capital.
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Monitor receivables, payables and inventory levels.
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Support timely collections and effective supplier-payment management.
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Improve cash-flow visibility and financial control.
Inventory and Fixed Asset Control
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Oversee inventory accounting and stock reconciliation.
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Support fixed asset management and valuation.
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Strengthen internal controls over manufacturing assets and materials.
Taxation and Compliance
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Ensure compliance with applicable tax and statutory requirements.
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Coordinate with auditors, regulatory authorities and external advisers.
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Maintain accurate documentation for taxation and financial reporting.
Management Reporting and Business Analysis
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Prepare financial performance reports for senior management.
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Analyse operational performance, financial risks and cost trends.
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Provide commercially relevant insights to support management decisions.
Team Management and Internal Controls
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Lead and supervise finance and accounting staff.
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Establish clear financial responsibilities and accountability.
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Improve reporting accuracy, efficiency and financial governance.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration.
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Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CA is preferred.
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Minimum 15 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
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Experience managing finance functions within industrial or manufacturing operations.
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Strong understanding of manufacturing costing, production expenses and inventory accounting.
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Knowledge of statutory compliance, taxation, financial reporting and internal controls.
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Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
Preferred Manufacturing Experience
Experience with steel manufacturing operations is particularly relevant, including:
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Steel manufacturing and production processes.
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TMT bars, wire rods and structural steel.
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Steel melting shops and re-rolling mills.
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Aluminium and metal manufacturing.
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Foundries and metal-processing units.
Key Competencies
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Strong financial and commercial judgement.
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Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
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In-depth knowledge of manufacturing finance and costing.
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Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective communication and stakeholder management.
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High integrity and professional accountability.
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Ability to work independently in an international manufacturing environment.
Salary and Expatriate Benefits
Advertised Net Savings: Approximately USD 2,500–3,000.
Additional Benefits:
Important: The advertisement describes this amount as net savings, rather than clearly defining contractual gross or net salary. Candidates should confirm the monthly compensation structure and deductions directly with the recruiter.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their updated CV to:
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Suggested Email Subject: Application – Financial Controller – Steel Manufacturing – Angola
Candidates should highlight their manufacturing finance experience, financial management qualifications, production costing expertise and relevant ERP systems knowledge.
