Financial Review and Process Optimization Analyst

Financial Review and Process Optimization Analyst

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7000 employees in more than 140 offices across 50 countries.

In line with the department mission, the Financial Review and Process Optimization Analyst will perform internal control and on‑site reviews of Cotecna’s entities / branches in Africa, with local regulations and Corporate Governance requirements.

Fluent in English and French is a must .

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of Country financial reporting by monitoring financial operations
• Ensure alignment of Country Financial process with Corporate Finance and Compliance rules (CFAM, GFAL, BECC)
• Evaluate and improve existing financial processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined solutions to enhance overall performance.
• Conduct periodic on‑site and remote audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, identify risks, and ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
• Educate local staff on best practices in financial control, process improvement, and compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Track financial performance, analyze key metrics, and report findings to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure follow‑up of corrective actions and effective implementation of improvement opportunities based on management decisions).
• Ensure alignment with Local Tax requirements for all the entities, potentially in contact with external Tax advisor
• Other finance related analyses as directed by the Regional Finance Controller and Finance Controlling director Africa

Fluent in English and French is a must .

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5 to10 Years experience in financial control, internal auditing, or process optimization
• Strong knowledge of financial management, internal control frameworks, and audit standards
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification (would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of TIC and/or Professional Service Sector (would be an advantage)
• Highly accountable, engaged, self‑motivated, autonomous, and sound independent judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to build rapport with all levels within the organization with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office Excel, accounting / ERP software (MS Navision or similar, databases)
• Ability to analyze findings, assess risks & corrective action priorities, and present these in management reports.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.