Finance Shared Services Manager, NME

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, PomPotes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.6 billion in 2022.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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Job Purpose:

Manage accounting activities across Northeast Africa and the Middle East, with legal entities based in Egypt, UAE, KSA, and Lebanon. Foster strong stakeholder relationships, ensure compliance with internal and external policies, and implement best practices to enhance process efficiency and support the organizations strategic goals.

Main Accountabilities:

• Develop and document SOPs and process flow charts for OTC, P2P and R2R processes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement and development.
• Ensure compliance with clients contractual agreements and internal policies.
• Oversee the Record-to-Report (R2R) process, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline O2C processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Oversee tax activities, including tax planning, compliance, reporting, and audit support.
• Identify and mitigate potential tax risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and other departments.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.

Qualifications and Essential Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

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