FINANCE ASSOCIATE
ALGER, DZ, 16035
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Finance Associate
We are looking for a Finance Associate for a position located in Alger, Algeria and reporting to Financial Controller Manager Northern & Western Africa.
The Finance Associate will support the Finance Manager in delivering Algeria market and North-West Africa cluster headquartered in Casablanca with finance ownership and expertise mainly in financial planning & analysis, tax & accounting, controlling, and operational support.
Responsibilities:
Planning & Reporting
Algeria Performance:
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Responsible for delivering financial planning and forecasting activities across a rolling 3-year horizon, including sales, pricing, gross-to-net, P&L, in order to support strategic business decision-making, performance management, and risk assessment.
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Act as a trusted business partner to cross-functional stakeholders by providing accurate, timely, and value-added financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting business performance analysis and identifying risks and opportunities
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Challenging assumptions and contributing to strategic initiatives
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Coordinating planning inputs and ensuring alignment across functions
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Driving financial visibility on business initiatives and market performance
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Analyze and explain variances versus Plan, Latest Estimate, and prior year, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data while providing actionable insights to management.
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Support the monitoring and continuous update of the annual operating plan and rolling forecasts throughout the year, including:
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Contribute to cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned by management.
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Demonstrate professionalism, proactiveness, and a continuous improvement in mindset in all aspects of work.
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ENTITY: Perform review and planning for the local entity
Accounting & Tax
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Assist in handle accounting transactions of local entity in accordance with IFRS & local requirements. Review postings made for Algeria market and local entity by KPMG. Ensure completeness of monthly closing tasks
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Support financial processes related to the daily running of the office
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Submit local tax queries, submission, etc.
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Support interactions with local bank relationships in coordination with N-W Africa Treasury
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Ensure up-to-date information on local tax regulation / changes
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Support interactions with the relationship with local statutory Auditor
Controls
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support Algeria operations are run in line with JTI policies and operating guidelines, as well as local regulation
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support close follow up and compliance and action plan for the entity control
Credit & Receivables
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Monitor the collection status for Algeria customers, liase with JTI SA Credit team as necessary
Other Operational
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Support follows up of Letter of Credits to ensure continuous shipments in line with the sales plan
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Ensure monthly M&S budget tracking
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Support Algeria market with other projects as necessary
Requirements:
- University degree in Accounting/Finance or other related field. Professional qualification such as ACCA / CIMA is a plus
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years working experience in accounting/finance. Working experience in multinational environment is a plus.
- French & English required, Arabic is a plus
- Sound knowledge of accounting standards and reporting principles
- Computer fluency in MS applications and Accounting Software (Advanced Excel, SAP FI & CO is a plus)
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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