KPMG Albania
06.04.2011, 10:00
Finance Manager (FM/C)
Location: Tirana
Challenge your financial competence in the dynamic and fast-paced retail sector
Our client is Carrefour, the largest retailer in Europe and the world’s second-largest one, with presence in 34 countries and generated sales of € 101 billion in 2010. It employs over 475,000 people globally and runs 15,500+ stores, both company-operated and franchised, in four main formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discount and convenience stores. Carrefour Group is currently expanding its activities on the Balkans, through its long lasting partnership with Marinopoulos group, with an operation in Albania and is willing to attract a leading-edge professional to take on the role of:
Finance Manager (FM/C)
Holding this senior position, you will work in direct collaboration with the Hypermarket Manager, based in Albania, and the Finance and Legal Directors, based in Bulgaria. Your responsibilities will centre around the set-up and the efficient management of the overall finance performance of the local entity. In more details you would be expected to establish and introduce financial policies and procedures in compliance with the Group standards in view of ensuring correct execution and proper accounting of all payment processes to vendors and accurate cash flow management in the hypermarket. Being accountable for the comprehensive and timely tax reporting to the relevant authorities, you should ensure compliance with legal and tax framework. Further to that, you will supervise the preparation of statutory reports and be directly involved in the processes of budgeting, costs monitoring and KPIs reporting for management purposes (including long-term forecasting and liquidity planning). Advising senior management on financial resources, trends and operations results and making recommendations for improving the position of the company are also amongst the essential features of the role. Moreover, you will oversee the local government and all legal issues with the help of the local attorney office. Additionally you will be expected to supervise IT and procurement functions. You will also be the local point of contact for all Accounting, Finance, IT and Legal issues for external and internal stakeholders.
This superb career opportunity would suit a positive and mature individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization with „virtual reporting”.
Other significant prerequisites for the role are:
· University degree in Accounting, Finance or similar relevant degree
· Ideally 5-6 years of experience as Finance/Accounting Manager and deep knowledge of local and international accounting standards, local tax and legal regulations, coupled with comprehensive understanding of the local business environment specifics
· Experience in an international company, preferably from the FMCG or retail sector
· Strong analytical skills and orientation to detail
· Proven people management experience
· Fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office); French is welcome
The professionals interested in this position should send a cover letter and a comprehensive CV in English to peopleandchange@kpmg.al or to KPMG Albania sh.p.k., "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Blvd., Twin Towers Buildings, Building 1, 13th floor, Tirane 1000 Albania. Please quote reference FM/C on all correspondence. Closing date for applications is 15 April 2011. Documents will be treated in strict confidentiality.
www.kpmg.com.al
Location: Tirana
Challenge your financial competence in the dynamic and fast-paced retail sector
Our client is Carrefour, the largest retailer in Europe and the world’s second-largest one, with presence in 34 countries and generated sales of € 101 billion in 2010. It employs over 475,000 people globally and runs 15,500+ stores, both company-operated and franchised, in four main formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discount and convenience stores. Carrefour Group is currently expanding its activities on the Balkans, through its long lasting partnership with Marinopoulos group, with an operation in Albania and is willing to attract a leading-edge professional to take on the role of:
Finance Manager (FM/C)
Holding this senior position, you will work in direct collaboration with the Hypermarket Manager, based in Albania, and the Finance and Legal Directors, based in Bulgaria. Your responsibilities will centre around the set-up and the efficient management of the overall finance performance of the local entity. In more details you would be expected to establish and introduce financial policies and procedures in compliance with the Group standards in view of ensuring correct execution and proper accounting of all payment processes to vendors and accurate cash flow management in the hypermarket. Being accountable for the comprehensive and timely tax reporting to the relevant authorities, you should ensure compliance with legal and tax framework. Further to that, you will supervise the preparation of statutory reports and be directly involved in the processes of budgeting, costs monitoring and KPIs reporting for management purposes (including long-term forecasting and liquidity planning). Advising senior management on financial resources, trends and operations results and making recommendations for improving the position of the company are also amongst the essential features of the role. Moreover, you will oversee the local government and all legal issues with the help of the local attorney office. Additionally you will be expected to supervise IT and procurement functions. You will also be the local point of contact for all Accounting, Finance, IT and Legal issues for external and internal stakeholders.
This superb career opportunity would suit a positive and mature individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization with „virtual reporting”.
Other significant prerequisites for the role are:
· University degree in Accounting, Finance or similar relevant degree
· Ideally 5-6 years of experience as Finance/Accounting Manager and deep knowledge of local and international accounting standards, local tax and legal regulations, coupled with comprehensive understanding of the local business environment specifics
· Experience in an international company, preferably from the FMCG or retail sector
· Strong analytical skills and orientation to detail
· Proven people management experience
· Fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office); French is welcome
The professionals interested in this position should send a cover letter and a comprehensive CV in English to peopleandchange@kpmg.al or to KPMG Albania sh.p.k., "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Blvd., Twin Towers Buildings, Building 1, 13th floor, Tirane 1000 Albania. Please quote reference FM/C on all correspondence. Closing date for applications is 15 April 2011. Documents will be treated in strict confidentiality.
www.kpmg.com.al