Finance Director Job Vacancy

Our client has been a leading development and project management Company in the region and is now positioning itself to become the largest Real Estate developer in the region.

To achieve this objective, they are seeking to recruit a Finance Director.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Director will take the lead in crafting an effective finance strategy for the Group, effective financial analysis, reporting, tax and audit processes.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • To provide expertise in formulation, development and implementation of Finance Strategy for the organization.
  • To strategically design the Finance arm of the organization in order to accomplish its plans and to achieve its objectives within the group.
  • To provide leadership for the Finance department; ensure effective and timely audit, operations, and tax processes.
  • To provide financial and accounting information, provide financial analysis and make recommendations to senior management and the board that will enable smooth and accurate decision making.
  • To oversee the management of organization assets and ensure general financial well being of the Group.
  • To ensure timely reports to management are designed and are accurate to keep the management and directors informed on the financial performance of the organization.
  • To identify opportunities for growth.
  • To monitor the company’s financial health to ensure the business meets the set profitability and growth targets.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
  • Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
  • CPA (K) or ACCA qualification
  • An MBA or Masters in Finance from a leading educational institution
  • Minimum 10 years experience; 3 of which must be in a senior finance position
  • Must demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership skills

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 18th November 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts
and addresses of three referees.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.