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
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.