Controller (Finance) Job in Kenya

Bayer East Africa a subsidiary of Bayer AG, a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of high-tech materials, HealthCare and CropScience seeks to recruit qualified and experienced individual to fill the following position:

Controller

Ref No. 2014/HR/BGP-001

Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, the incumbent will hold controlling responsibility for the East African Region.

Some of the major functions are;
  • To provide strategic financial direction and leadership while providing operational support in all areas of financial planning and trade spend in the East African Region.
  • Provides direction/support to ensure the Legal Entity meets its financial targets.
  • Ensures appropriate tracking measures are in place to highlight the performance or potential course correction to ensure the Business is on track to achieve its commitments.
  • This position has direct impact on establishing new processes and policies within the legal entity in Kenya and the Region.

Professional Competencies
  • Business process development
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong Customer focus
  • Management reporting skills

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Controlling; preferred: Business budgeting, controlling and strategic planning.
  • 5 years’ experience in a senior controlling function in a large organization
  • Professional Accounting qualification CPA (K) or its equivalent.
  • Degree in finance and/or business from reputable organization.
  • Experience with developing and implementing accounting and finance principles and practices; Project management of larger projects; Senior Financial & Management Responsibilities; preferred: Experience with multiple business groups or businesses, experience working in international organizations.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter, a detailed CV with three professional referees including daytime contact, (quoting the reference number on the application letter) not later than 4th April 2014 to:

The Head, Human Resources and Communication,
E-Mail: hr.ke@bayer.com

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.