Manager Finance & Accounts

About Shalina Healthcare:

We are one of the largest, privately owned pharmaceutical businesses across Africa (Global Head Quarters- Dubai, UAE) with recent forays across multiple, new lines of businesses including Diagnostics and Consumer Healthcare.

Over the last 40 years, operating across multiple geographies, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nutrition, oral care, dermatology, sexual well-being, and antiseptic liquids & soaps. Leading brands, great teams and a focus on influencing the well-being of people have made Shalina a household name in Africa.

We have a track record few can match, and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa. We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities that we serve; people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

What you become a part of:

The successful candidate will spearhead the treasury function across Africa, India, and the UAE, ensuring optimal liquidity, investment returns, and strategic corporate finance management.

A proven track record in African markets is essential to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, banking ecosystems, and volatile currency environments.

What to expect:

• Manage and drive liquidity and capital repatriation strategies specifically for African operations, effectively navigating local banks regulations and volatile currency landscapes.
• Monitor the global group liquidity position on a daily basis, ensuring minimal non-earning cash is held while maintaining adequate operational reserves across all regions.
• Execute investment strategies for surplus funds through low-risk instruments while retaining short term liquidity.
• Serve as the primary lead for relationships with local banks and financial institutions/ consultants across Africa, India, and the UAE to negotiate credit lines and service terms.
• Prepare monthly consolidated cash flow statements and multi-currency rolling forecasts for the entire group.
• Implement hedging and treasury risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the group against currency fluctuations in emerging markets.
• Enforce global treasury policies, signatory mandates, and statutory compliance across all international jurisdictions.

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accountancy, professional Accounting Qualification (CA) is mandatory.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in Corporate Treasury with extensive hands-on experience to African markets being mandatory.
• Proven experience managing multi-country treasury operations in a complex international business environment.

Desired skills & attributes:

• Strong understanding of treasury operations, liquidity management, cash forecasting, and banking structures across multiple geographies.
• Proven experience managing treasury activities in African markets, including exposure to exchange control regulations, currency volatility, and fund repatriation challenges.
• Sound knowledge of foreign exchange risk management, hedging instruments, and multi-currency cash flow planning.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities, particularly in dealing with banks and financial institutions.
• Excellent consulting and communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• High attention to detail, time management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while managing deliverables.
• Experience working in cross-cultural and diverse teams.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing, mission-led organization transforming healthcare access in Africa.
• Work alongside passionate teams with deep expertise and commitment.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with significant growth potential.

Application:

If this role is of interest to you, please upload a recent copy of your CV and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. We believe that equal opportunities mean inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all.