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Ref: NP247-23
Job description / Role
We are looking for a Country Head of Finance to be responsible for all finance, accounting and tax related matters for Kuwait and Iraq.
Together with Corporate Treasury (s) he is also responsible for the financial result of the country.
(S)he monitors and manages the risks / exposures for all business units/of the Country, drives value creation initiatives and ensures high quality and timely reporting for Region, Group and statutory/legal reporting.
Requirements
Qualifications
• University Degree / technical high school and/or CPA
• Management experience of at least 3 years
• Deep understanding of financial and cost accounting
• Tax experience
• Basic knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics
• Good understanding of processes and SSC concepts
• High controlling minded and with the drive to proactively challenge and improve the ‘status quo’ of Corporate Standards
• IAS-Knowledge
Skills & Competences
• Proven People Management and Leadership skills (Training & Development/Coaching/Conflict Management/Performance Management)
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to prepare and work with reports
• Cost optimization oriented
• Ability to work under pressure (tight deadlines)
• Is familiar with entrepreneurial and strategic matters
• High degree of accountability, credibility and assertiveness
• Good Organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign & control)
• Ability to work with different cultures and to manage cross functional interfaces
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
About the Company
The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining intercontinental Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive Value-Added Logistics Services and Supply Chain Services. Thanks to its in-depth industry know-how and customized IT systems, Panalpina provides globally integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to its customers' supply chain management needs.
The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 branches in more than 80 countries. In a further 80 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. Panalpina employs approximately 15,500 people worldwide.