Manager – Project Finance & Accounts - Central Africa

Manager – Project Finance & Accounts

Location: Central Africa

Reporting to: Financial Controller and Senior Leadership

Business Type: Diversified Conglomerate (Renewable Energy / Solar EPC)

 

Position Overview

Seeking a proactive and analytical Manager – Project Finance & Accounts to oversee financial operations for our expanding solar EPC and B2G (Business-to-Government) portfolio in the Central Africa. This role is critical for ensuring the financial health of multi-site renewable energy projects, managing a project book exceeding US$50M, and driving cost optimization.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Financial Management

• Cash Flow & Disbursements: Track cash flow to prevent delays, oversee daily entries, and manage timely disbursements for salaries and suppliers.
• B2G Portfolio Oversight: Streamline payment entries and client/supplier follow-ups specifically for ongoing B2G projects.
• Budgetary Control: Perform variance analysis of project sites against budgets and monitor site expenses daily to flag discrepancies.
• Material Accounting: Manage landed costs for materials, monitor consumption, and oversee Goods Received Notes (GRN) against budget.

2. Reporting & Compliance

• Project MIS: Prepare comprehensive Management Information Systems (MIS) reports for various projects and verticals.
• Book Closure: Lead smooth book-closing activities and ensure data integrity within the ERP (Odoo).
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure timely payment of duties, TVA (VAT), and coordinate the clearance of goods at various project sites.

3. Strategy & Optimization

• Cost Optimization: Identify and implement at least 2-3 cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Site teams.
• Contract Monitoring: Monitor contract covenants, track insurance renewals, and manage Advance/Performance Guarantees.
• Invoicing Milestones: Track invoicing milestones to ensure payments are received within 60–90 days.

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Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience

• Educational Background: B.Com, Cost Accountant, or CA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in EPC project finance, specifically managing large-scale projects (>US$50M).
• Geographical Exposure: Strong preference for candidates with experience working in Africa and within a family business environment.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Cash Management and Project Bookkeeping across multiple sites.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Odoo experience is a significant advantage).
• Experience in Renewable Energy or solar-based projects is highly desired.

Soft Skills

• Ability to perform under high pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ethics and collaborative mindset to work with multi-cultural, remote, and on-ground teams.
• Proactive communication style.

 

Interested candidate forward your updated resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Project Manager – Wind Energy - Central Africa

 

Project Manager – Wind Energy

 

Location: Central Africa

 

Role Overview

As the Project Manager for Wind Energy, you will be the technical expert and lead for the Group’s expansion into wind power. You will be responsible for investigating wind energy potential across various geographies, identifying prospective opportunities, and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of new wind sites—from initial survey to commissioning.

Key Objectives & Deliverables

• First Year Success: Survey and identify at least three viable sites, prepare project budgets, win at least two contracts, and initiate engineering.
• Immediate Priorities: Conduct site visits, soil testing, and survey high-potential regions in Africa.
• Ongoing Management: Oversee turbine delivery and installation, manage civil and electrical groundwork, and ensure projects are delivered on-budget and on-schedule.

Responsibilities

• Site Assessment: Conduct regular site visits to assess conditions, track progress, and ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Technical Design: Contribute to basic layouts and designs, including turbine placement, foundation details, and electrical connections.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Define technical specifications, evaluate supplier bids, and manage material delivery schedules.
• Construction Oversight: Supervise installation and commissioning activities, coordinating with contractors to meet strict timelines.
• Governance: Manage all project documentation, including technical drawings, progress reports, and inspection records.
• Safety & Risk: Support the development of risk assessments, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) plans, and quality control protocols.

 

Candidate Requirements:

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Experience: 6–8 years of total experience, with 3–5 years specifically in wind project execution or site supervision.
• Technical Knowledge: Wind turbine systems, geotech analysis, foundations, grid systems, and crane operations.
• Tools: Proficiency in CAD, MS Project, or Primavera.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Renewable Energy Engineering. (Master’s or PMP preferred).

Soft Skills:

• Proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (civil, electrical, and mechanical).
• Strong adherence to HSE compliance and detail-oriented reporting.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in renewables or oil & gas construction within Africa (DRC/Zambia) or India.
• Background with major wind companies
• Working knowledge of French or Swahili is beneficial but not compulsory.

 

Interested candidate, forward resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Associate Data Analyst – Group Finance - India

 

Associate Data Analyst – Group Finance

Location: India

Sector: Group Finance / Treasury

Experience: 2–4 Years

### Role Purpose

The Associate Data Analyst will bridge the gap between complex financial data and executive decision-making. You will be responsible for architecting the data infrastructure required to monitor the Group’s debt profile, liquidity, and strict lender covenants across a diverse Pan-African portfolio. This role is critical in providing "early warning" signals to Group Treasury and ensuring 100% accuracy in lender reporting.

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### Key Responsibilities

1. Debt Architecture & Covenant Control

• Build and manage a centralized Group Debt Database tracking facility limits, drawdowns, and collateral.

• Automate the calculation of complex financial covenants ($DSCR$, $Net Debt/EBITDA$, Interest Cover).

• Design "Headroom Analysis" reports to alert leadership of potential covenant breaches before they occur.

2. Group Liquidity & Funding Analytics

• Consolidate cash flow data from various subsidiaries to create a unified Group Liquidity Position.

• Develop sensitivity models to test how FX fluctuations and interest rate hikes impact funding costs.

• Visualize debt maturity ladders to assist Treasury in refinancing strategies.

3. Data Engineering & BI Development

• Develop ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to aggregate data from disparate ERPs (SAP, Oracle) and manual BU reports.

• Create and maintain executive-level Power BI/Tableau dashboards for the Group CFO and Board of Directors.

• Establish data governance standards to ensure "one version of the truth" across all financial KPIs.

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### Candidate Profile

Technical Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Economics, or a quantitative field.

• SQL: Proficiency in writing complex queries to extract and manipulate financial data.

• Visualization: Advanced skills in Power BI (DAX/Power Query) or Tableau.

• Excel: Expert level (VBA, financial modeling, and pivot tables).

• Systems: Familiarity with ERPs (SAP/Oracle) or Treasury Management Systems (Kyriba/FIS) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• The "Controls" Mindset: Obsessive attention to detail—recognizing that a decimal error in a lender report has legal consequences.

• Business Translation: Ability to take a vague finance request (e.g., "Check our FX exposure") and turn it into a precise data model.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working with "noisy" or incomplete data from emerging markets.

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Why This Role?

• High Visibility: You will work directly with Corporate Finance and Development teams on transformative African projects.

• Strategic Impact: Your dashboards will be the primary tools used for bank negotiations and multi-million dollar refinancing.

• Career Path: Direct progression into Senior Treasury roles or Corporate Development (M&A).

Interested candidate, forward updated resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.Com 

Plant Coordinator (Gold Plant) - Africa

 

Plant Coordinator (Gold Plant) | Africa

We are looking for a Plant Coordinator with 5–10 years of experience for a Gold Plant role in Central Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee daily plant operations

* Coordinate production, maintenance & logistics

* Monitor shop-floor activities & ensure smooth execution

* Maintain safety, quality & reporting standards

Requirements :

✔️ Experience in plant / production operations

✔️ Strong coordination & problem-solving skills

✔️ Mining / mineral processing background preferred

📩 Apply / Refer:

📧 Dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com 

Deputy Manager – Process Design - Central Africa

 

Deputy Manager – Process Design

Location: Central Africa

 

Role Summary

Lead the development of process design and basic engineering for mineral processing plants. You will manage the technical lifecycle from feasibility/DPR stages through to commissioning and inter-disciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering: Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and detailed Mass & Water balances.
• Design: Perform process calculations for equipment sizing and selection.
• Integration: Provide process inputs for plant layouts and CAPEX/OPEX estimation.
• Coordination: Act as the primary technical interface with mechanical, civil, and electrical teams.
• Vendor Management: Interface with OEMs, technology licensors, and test agencies.
• On-site Support: Assist in technical bid evaluations and plant commissioning.

 

Candidate Requirements

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 7–8 years in process engineering for mineral processing (Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, etc.).
• Core Skills: Expertise in basic engineering and feasibility studies.

 

Kindly share your updated resume at dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Ferry Vessel Operator (Operator + Maintenance) - DR Congo

 

Ferry Vessel Operator (Operator + Maintenance)

We are urgently looking for a skilled professional to manage and operate a ferry vessel for our operations in the DR Congo. The ideal candidate must be "hands-on," capable of both navigating the vessel and performing essential mechanical repairs.

Key Details:

• Role: Ferry Vessel Operator / Maintenance Specialist

• Location: DR Congo (Central Africa)

• Benefits: Food, Accommodation, and Transport provided by the company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operation: Safely navigate and maneuver the motorized barge/ferry across river crossings, ensuring the safety of vehicles (4x4s), cargo, and passengers.

• Maintenance: Perform routine engine checks, minor mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance on the vessel’s propulsion systems and hull.

• Loading/Unloading: Supervise the balanced loading of vehicles and equipment on the deck to ensure stability.

• Safety: Maintain all onboard safety equipment and follow strict water safety protocols.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in operating Ferry Vessels, Barges, or similar river craft.

• Strong mechanical background (ability to troubleshoot engine issues on-site).

• Willingness to relocate to DR Congo.

• Previous experience in Africa or remote locations is a plus.

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How to Apply:

Interested candidates should share their updated CV, certificates, and photos/videos of machines they have operated to:

• Email: dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Manager – Process (Metallurgy / Hydrometallurgy) - Central Africa

 

Manager – Process (Metallurgy / Hydrometallurgy)

📍 Location: Central Africa
🧪 Industry: Mining & Mineral Processing
📅 Experience: 6+ Years

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🔍 About the Role

Step into a high-impact role where you will drive process exce
llence, metal recovery, and plant performance optimization in a world-class hydrometallurgical operation. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge leaching, SX, and EW processes while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

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⚙️ What You’ll Be Driving

✨ Process Optimization & Performance

• Analyze metallurgical performance across plant operations
• Improve metal recovery to maximum achievable levels
• Ensure stable plant throughput at or above design capacity

📊 Technical Excellence

• Deep understanding of:
  • Leaching kinetics (acid consumption, recovery optimization)
  • Solvent Extraction (SX) – O/A ratio, phase separation, crud control
  • Electrowinning (EW) – current density, voltage, cathode quality

⚖️ Metal Accounting

• Maintain accurate monthly metal balance
• Identify losses and implement corrective actions

🔧 Continuous Improvement

• Reduce acid & reagent consumption (5–10%)
• Optimize energy usage in EW
• Drive process innovation and efficiency projects

📘 Systems & Compliance

• Develop and maintain SOPs & Work Instructions
• Ensure 100% safety compliance & PPE adherence
• Work closely with maintenance & service teams

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🎯 Success Looks Like

✔ Consistent production of LME Grade A cathodes
✔ High plant stability with minimal process deviations
✔ Improved throughput & reduced operational costs
✔ Strong cross-functional coordination

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🧠 What You Bring

• 🎓 BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Chemical / Metallurgy / Mineral Processing
• 💡 Strong process knowledge in Hydrometallurgy (Leaching–SX–EW)
• 🖥 Proficiency in MS Office & SAP (PP Module)
• 🔍 Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
• 🤝 Team player with strong coordination skills

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🌍 Why Join?

• Work on large-scale international mining operations
• Exposure to advanced metallurgical technologies
• Opportunity to create measurable impact on plant performance

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📩 Apply Now

Send your updated resume to:
📧 Dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com