Finance Responsible

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Finance Responsible to join our greenfield project in Tangier. As part of the start-up team for our new Moroccan plant, you will oversee local finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, compliance with Moroccan statutory and tax requirements, and adherence to audit and free-zone regulations. You will also serve as the local finance expert, providing hands-on support to the plant and working closely with the wider Sanden finance organization. Essential responsibilities (including but not limited to): Local accounting operations: Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, expense accounting and accounting documentation. Financial closing and statutory reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings in accordance with Moroccan Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable group reporting requirements Support the reconciliation of local statutory accounts with group reporting Moroccan statutory and regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with Moroccan accounting regulations, statutory filing obligations and applicable regulatory requirements for companies operating in Moroccan free zones. Tax compliance: Coordinate and prepare local tax filings and supporting documentation, including VAT, corporate income tax, payroll-related taxes and other applicable local taxes. Monitor tax deadlines and support communication with tax authorities and external advisers. Audit coordination: Act as the primary local finance contact for statutory, tax and other local audits. Prepare audit schedules and evidence, coordinate responses, and follow up agreed actions. Cash and working-capital operations: Support local cash-flow planning, payment processes, cash collection and allocation, bank coordination and working-capital execution within approved group policies and authorization rules. Internal controls and group compliance: Execute local finance controls and maintain appropriate documentation. Cooperate with the colleague responsible for group internal controls and finance-related group rules to ensure local implementation and timely remediation of identified gaps. Process implementation and improvement: Establish fit-for-purpose local accounting/finance processes for the greenfield operation (policies, procedures…etc) support ERP/SAP implementation and continuously improve finance processes, operational efficiency, data quality, and compliance. Business and operational support: Provide practical finance support to plant departments on local accounting, tax and compliance matters. Contribute local accounting input to operational decisions and cross-functional projects. Coordination with planning and controlling: Provide accurate actuals, accounting explanations and statutory inputs to the colleague responsible for budget planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and product cost controlling. Required experience and education: At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, statutory finance, tax or audit, preferably within an automotive industrial environment. BAC+5 or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field. Demonstrated hands-on experience with Moroccan accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory reporting and audit requirements. Practical knowledge of Moroccan free-zone regulations applicable to industrial operations. Your Must Haves: Strong technical knowledge of Moroccan accounting and local statutory requirements . Solid knowledge of Moroccan tax compliance and experience coordinating with auditors, tax advisers and authorities. Ability to manage local accounting activities independently and remain closely involved in daily execution. Understanding i nternal controls and the ability to implement group requirements locally in cooperation with relevant owners. Experience with ERP systems , preferably SAP , and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong analytical, organizationa l and problem-solving skills , with accuracy and reliability under tight closing, tax and audit deadlines. Strong command of spoken and written French and English. High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment. Your Nice-to-Haves: Greenfield or plant start-up experience. Experience with OEM customer requirements and environment. Experience supporting ERP implementation or finance-process set-up. Local mobility required and international travel possible (France, Germany, Asia) We are looking forward to reviewing your application!😀 #HVAC #finance #Accounting #Financeresponsible #FinanceManagement #Greenfield #Tangier #TangierAutomobileCity #FutureMobility Sanden is a major player in the manufacturing of automotive compressors. It was originally founded in 1943 by Kaihei Ushikubo under the name of Sankyo Electric Company and initially manufactured bicycle lamps. After the war, the company then entered the home electric appliance market and began producing refrigeration machines, initially for business use. This became a major turning point in the history of Sanden. In 1970, Sanden began producing air conditioning compressors for passenger cars. It has been pioneering the Scroll-type automotive compressor. With an established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence backed by strong support from Hisense, Sanden is transforming the future of mobility to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With almost 5,600 employees worldwide, a footprint including 46 global offices and R&D centers across Asia, the Americas and Europe, the company has become a tier one supplier to major OEMs worldwide. Sanden Europe has its headquarters in Bad Nauheim, Germany, where it also has a R&D center and test facilities. Two manufacturing sites are in Europe: One in Tinténiac, France, the other in Polkowice, Poland. After being nominated by Stellantis, we will start a new HVAC assembly operation in Morocco for a SOP in 2027.