Country Manager; ACCA​/CIMA​/CFA​/Fleet Operations​/Commercial Management DRC

Reference No. 016-1102NM

Reference Number: 016-1102NM

Our client is seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee their operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The successful candidate will manage all aspects of country operations, including logistics and fleet management (100+ trucks), customer relations, finance, and HSE. This role requires a commercially astute, hands-on leader with proven experience managing large-scale operations within the mining or logistics sector in Africa.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a balance of operational expertise, strategic leadership, and business development acumen, while ensuring compliance, profitability, and sustainable growth across all country functions.

• Manage all aspects of country operations, including logistics, finance, HSE, and workshop functions.
• Oversee a fleet of 100+ trucks, ensuring preventive maintenance plans achieve 90% availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality control, and procurement standards.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet, P&L, and financial reporting for the DRC operation.
• Supervise and review performance across clearing, finance, and workshop teams.
• Address tax authority queries and ensure timely monthly financial reporting.
• Oversee parts procurement and reorder processes (China, Europe, South Africa) while minimising local purchasing costs.
• Manage workshop organisation and manpower to meet operational needs.
• Ensure rapid recovery response for breakdowns and maintain asset tracking and documentation.
• Identify and oversee social community development initiatives (e.g., infrastructure or hospital rehabilitation).
• Lead business development initiatives, identifying new revenue streams in logistics, equipment handling, or related sectors.
• Analyse financial data and operational performance to drive efficiency and profitability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / CFA) advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, ideally within the mining or logistics sector in Africa (DRC exposure preferred).
• Strong commercial and financial management background.
• Experience managing large-scale fleet and logistics operations.
• SAP or SAGE ERP knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English;
  French proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in remote site operations is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.