1.   CONTEXT

 SODEICO DEVELOPMENT, a company specialized in recruitment and the provision of qualified personnel, is hiring on behalf of its client a Head of Finance.  This role represents the most senior finance leadership position in the DRC and carries full accountability for the country’s financial control, reporting, compliance, and the leadership of the local finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance, enforcing ERP discipline, and aligning local financial practices with the Group’s controllership standards.

2.   ORGANIZATIONAL POSITION

The Head of Finance will report directly to the Regional Head of Finance.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Own the full month-end close process and ensure reporting within Group timelines (target 5–8 working days).
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in line with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Submit accurate and complete Monthly Executive Committee (MEC) reporting packs.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and properly supported.
• Maintain strong financial discipline and documentation standards.
• Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in the close cycle.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process in alignment with Regional and Group strategy.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and provide clear variance analysis.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure financial plans are realistic and controlled.
• Monitor cost discipline and profitability metrics.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Implement and maintain the Group internal control framework.
• Ensure consistency in key controls including reconciliations, journal approvals, authorisations, and system access.
• Strengthen documentation of finance processes and SOPs.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and compliance.
• Ensure segregation of duties and appropriate risk mitigation.

Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with DRC tax regulations and statutory accounting requirements.
• Manage compliance with Central Bank of Congo requirements.
• Oversee preparation and submission of all statutory filings and tax returns.
• Maintain strong working relationships with tax authorities and regulators.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business.

Audit Management & Readiness

• Lead statutory audits locally and ensure continuous audit readiness.
• Prepare and review PBC documentation and audit support schedules.
• Coordinate with Regional and Group finance teams during audit cycles.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Ensure high-quality financial documentation throughout the year.

ERP & Systems Discipline

• Ensure full and disciplined use of Microsoft Dynamics and Mifos.
• Ensure all transactions are processed through approved systems with no parallel manual records.
• Maintain accurate chart of accounts mapping aligned with Group standards.
• Support system improvements and automation initiatives.
• Maintain strong system access governance.

Petty Cash & Operational Controls

• Oversee petty cash governance across all operational units.
• Review petty cash vouchers and expense reports for compliance.
• Participate in and oversee petty cash month-end closing processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to approval and documentation standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the local finance team.
• Build technical capability and strengthen reconciliation discipline.
• Ensure clear role definitions and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of integrity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Identify talent gaps and escalate resourcing needs where appropriate.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Support

• Partner with Country Manager and operational leadership on financial performance.
• Prepare financial information for lenders and investors where required.
• Provide financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Actively contribute to improving financial processes and governance standards.

4.  COMPETENCES

Technical Competencies

• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• Strong balance sheet and reconciliation discipline.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Solid understanding of tax and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and professional discipline.
• Strong ownership mindset.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.
• Able to operate independently within a smaller structure.
• Strong communicator across local and international stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a fast-growing, evolving environment.

 5.    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification required (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive finance experience.
• Minimum 5 Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized finance teams.
• Exposure to multinational reporting structures is advantageous.

6.    LANGUAGES

• Excellent command of French and English.

 7.    COMPUTER SKILLS

• Good command of ERP Software (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Microsoft Skills

 8.   HOW TO APPLY

Submit your CV in Microsoft Word format, either in French or English, including the job title in the subject line of your application: “The Head of Finance,” along with a cover letter, via our website www.sodeico.org

 (by filling out the application form) no later than March 22, 2026.

Please provide three references related to your previous employment.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.