African Jobs

August 30th 2011___


1. Head of Finance and Procurement

Type:Temporary
Location:West Africa [Overseas]
Rate:Competitive  
Qualification:Qualified (or equivalent) 
Reference:GW LB7/36919
Published:26 August 2011

Established in 1919, the Medical Research Council (MRC) is a publicly funded organisation dedicated to improving human health on a global scale. The MRC’s research has been behind some of the most significant discoveries in medical science and has benefited the health of millions of people. The MRC in The Gambia is a fully integrated part of the wider MRC global family consisting of 30 research institutes and 5,000 staff. The Gambian research facility has an international reputation for ground-breaking research into some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. As such, the MRC’s research unit in West Africa has a long record of contributing to the health improvement of the country and the sub-region. The unit has a number of research facilities across The Gambia and employs over 700 staff, with its main facility located near the lively capital. The MRC has recently approved a new business strategy, agreed under the three major themes of Child Survival, Disease Control & Elimination, and Vaccinology. These themes have been selected to target health needs of developing countries, to reinforce sub-regional and international collaborations and to address some of the major current priorities in the Millennium Global Health Goals. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that genuinely changes lives for the better. As a member of the Senior Management team, you will: report to the Director of Operations, mentor and lead the...




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1. Head of Finance (Finance Director Designate)

Company: WWB Recruitment
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lagos, Nigeria [Overseas]
Salary: From £80,000 to £100,000 per annum + tax free + expat benefits
Qualifications: Qualified CPA or CA
Reference: GW 1006776
We currently have an outstanding opportunity to join one of Nigeria’s largest growing and exciting organisations. As a ‘number one’ in Finance your role will be pivotal in the shaping and developing of this particular division and to extend your role within the group as a senior finance executive. I’m looking for a quality manufacturing or FMCG business sector background; you will have worked for large, well known organisations and be familiar with the processes and procedures that are common. You will be a qualified CPA or CA and have senior FD or FC level experience. You will also be used to living/working in West Africa. The role consists of setting up new systems and procedures for a new manufacturing organisation; you will have... View Details

2. Head of Finance ( FD Designate)

Company: WWB Recruitment
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lagos, Nigeria [Overseas]
Salary: From £80,000 to £100,000 per annum tax free + expat benefits
Qualifications: Qualified CPA or CA
Reference: GW 1006776
We currently have an outstanding opportunity to join one of Nigeria’s largest growing and exciting organisations. As a ‘No 1’ in Finance your role will be pivotal in the shaping and developing of this particular division and to extend your role within the group as a Senior Finance Executive. I’m looking for a quality Manufacturing or FMCG Business sector background; you will have worked for large, well known organisations and be familiar with the processes and procedures that are common. You will be a qualified CPA or CA and have Senior FD or FC level experience. You will also be used to living/working in West Africa. The role consists of setting up new systems and procedures for a new manufacturing organisation; you will have staff... View Details


1.Finance Manager






Type:Temporary
Location:Africa [Overseas]
Rate:From £150,000 to £200,000 per annum + after tax
Reference:GW AT-67FMBF-03
Published:08 August 2011

This FTSE 100 business is expanding and is seeking a Finance Manager to work in West Africa. This is a unique opportunity to work on a 2 year secondment for one of the world’s largest business and experience a beautiful new country which is one of the safest places in this part of the world. The role will involve all aspects of finance management including, HR and Legal and given the start up nature of this splinter cell, you will be able to put your own stamp on many process and procedures. You will also be able to recruit your own team around the small existing structure to have a team of around 20 people. The ideal candidate will be a strong, highly experienced Accountant with all-round skills with a particular strength in budgeting...


2.French Speaking Finance Manager


Type:Temporary
Location:Africa [Overseas]
Rate:From £150,000 to £200,000 per annum + after tax
Reference:GW AT-67FMBF-03
Published:08 August 2011

This FTSE 100 Business is expanding and is seeking a Finance Manager to work in West Africa. This is a unique opportunity to work on a 2 year secondment for one of the world’s largest business and experience a beautiful new country which is one of the safest places in this part of the world. The role will involve all aspects of finance management including, HR and Legal and given the start up nature of this splinter cell, you will be able to put your own stamp on many process and procedures. You will also be able to recruit your own team around the small existing structure to have a team of around 20 people. The ideal candidate will be a French speaking, highly experienced Accountant with all-round skills with a particular strength in budgeting and forecasting. You would need to be able to work autonomously and report to the global HQ and the on site MD. You will need to relocate to West Africa for around 2 years but there will be significant travel allowance which is just one of the role’s benefits along with the extremely generous salary, after tax. If this opportunity interests you then please apply to this job advert and give Adam a call on phone.


 Financial Controller

Type:Permanent
Location:Africa [Overseas]
Rate:From £45,000 to £50,000 per annum + benefits + expatriot taxation benefits  
Qualification:Qualified (or equivalent) 
Reference:GW 1006788
Published:29 July 2011

We are currently looking for a Financial Controller for a large FMCG business in DRC Kinshasa. You must be fluent in English and French and have the necessary accounting qualifications. Our client is a multinational organisation with excellent career advancement. An expatriot you will also benefit with taxation and other benefits. Interested candidates should apply immediately. This position will pay up to $80 US.