Agronomy Finance & Treasury Manager at JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

Title:  Agronomy Finance & Treasury Manager

 

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running.

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

Learn more: jti.com

Global applicants welcome.

Location: Lilongwe

Reporting to: Leaf Finance Director, John Kawamba

Role: STA – Host based

 

AGRONOMY FINANCE & TREASURY MANAGER – SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENT

 

Purpose

The position is responsible for designing, driving the formulation and effective implementation of an end to end grower financing model and managing the company’s risk exposure to minimal acceptable levels, executing all credit risk management and operational analysis, banking relations maintenance, company treasury risk management and departmental reporting.

 

What you will do – Key Responsibilities

 

Grower Financing: Develop, manage and implement the grower financing model.

Treasury: Provide and manage effective treasury support solutions to the business.

Budget and Investment Controls: Review and monitor departmental budgets, analyze departmental financial reports and related KPI’s.

Systems: Maintain necessary system (SAP, Leaf Point) and financial controls to achieve compliance.

Compliance: Co-ordinate and supervise internal control activities (Baseline Controls) within the entity.

People Management: Recruit, motivate and guide the professional and career development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to the incumbent.

 

Who we are looking for – Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Finance/Business Administration and professional qualification in Accounting/Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Finance and Treasury in a Multinational company, preferably in a manufacturing or Agricultural environment.
• SAP/LeafPoint experience is a plus. Good Product Costing knowledge is required as well as IFRS.
• Excellent leadership, people development, coaching & mentoring skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop competencies to lead Agro Finance function in Leaf.
• Be part of a truly international and diverse GSC/Leaf organization.
• Opportunity to build a wide network of new connections.

What are the Next Steps –The recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in the role – we look forward to your application!

Should you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the recruiter, Paul Kafakoma ([email protected])

We will make sure every candidate receives a reply within 2-3 weeks after the application deadline.