About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c;background-color:white">Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 37 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, wheat milling & pasta, rice, edible oils, animal feed & protein, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar & biofuel, freight management and risk management solutions. We are at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows, providing affordable food staples and processed agricultural products that are daily necessities and living essentials for people around the world. Driven by our Purpose to transform food, feed and fibre for a more sustainable and food secure future, we aim to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably. Olam Agri is majority 80.01% owned by the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC).</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">A General Manager - Consolidation & Financial Reporting in Olam Agri is responsible for managing the corporate consolidation function of the group and delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role ensures robust financial controls, adherence to IFRS standards, and the establishment of effective, technology-enabled consolidation and reporting frameworks.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#2e2d2c"> </span><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional, country, and business unit teams across geographies to drive standardisation, improve reporting efficiency, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insights.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities </b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements under IFRS (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, segment reporting, and notes)</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation processes across global operations</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles and ensure timely reporting for the listed entity</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Perform financial analysis and prepare key reports and CEO/CFO decks</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Manage group audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Act as IFRS Centre of Excellence, including handling complex transactions and technical accounting matters</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Drive implementation of new IFRS standards, accounting policies, and impairment assessments</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Coordinate with country finance teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and standardisation of reporting</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Resolve accounting and disclosure issues in collaboration with regional controllers</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Support implementation and optimisation of consolidation systems and reporting processes</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:custom0d3fa6a5c681474abb644, serif;color:#2e2d2c">Experience </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">15+ years of post-qualification experience in group consolidation and financial reporting</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Strong expertise in IFRS / IND AS and complex accounting matters</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Proven experience in managing global consolidation across multiple entities and geographies</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Experience in financial systems implementation; knowledge of SAP BPC preferred (exposure to OneStream/Hyperion is acceptable)</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Strong analytical ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:custom0d3fa6a5c681474abb644, serif;color:#2e2d2c">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Qualified Chartered Accountant</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:custom0d3fa6a5c681474abb644, serif;color:#2e2d2c">Skills & Competencies</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Excellent communication and presentation abilities</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Strong multitasking and problem-solving capabilities</li> <li style="text-align:left;line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c">Willingness to travel globally during key reporting cycles</li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><em><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#444444;background-color:white">Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></em></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><em><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#444444;background-color:white">Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.</span></em></p>