Summary: Our client is a venture capital
fund manager that develops and grows breakthrough businesses that that can
transform markets at the base of the pyramid (BoP) in East Africa by, for
example, offering low-income households access to affordable goods and services
such as healthcare, agriculture services, energy, housing, education and safe
water, or access to new opportunities as employees or producers.
They are
looking for a Finance
Manager to support the delivery of the fund’s potential through the
effective management of their financial systems.
The ideal
candidate will have experience working in startups and / or experience in
setting up financial systems, effectively managing and running the fund’s
finances on an ongoing basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and implement an appropriate financial accounting system
- Integrate the financial accounting system with the company’s CRM tool
- Prepare timely and accurate financial and management accounts for the company
- Manage the audit process including appointment of external auditors and overseeing their work and actioning the Auditors recommendations on areas of improvement
- Manage company taxation including identifying and advising on relevant tax obligations and filing and submission of tax returns. Ensure the fund complies with all relevant taxation requirements
- Put in place appropriate controls and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
- Set up the fund’s system for reporting on the aggregate financial performance of investee companies
- Provide accounting advice to investee companies
- Liaise with other accountants of the overall fund in Mauritius
Requirements
- Degree in accounting
- CPAK / ACCA equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IAS/ AFRS
- 5 years experience in finance with at least three years in a senior management role in finance preferably in a private equity firm
- Experience in working with, developing and implementing accounting systems
Skills:
- A self starter who will take the initiative and drive the development of their financial processes
- Flexible and willing to adapt to the inevitable changes of a start-up environment
- A quick learner who can pick up details associated with venture capital finances rapidly
- Hardworking, willing to commit extra hours when necessary to build a company that could transform the lives of thousands
How to Apply:
Send your
application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited
candidate for this role; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and
achievements, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact,
email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of
business Friday 23rd May 2014.
Adept
Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box
6416,
Nairobi,
GPO 00100
Please note
that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications, only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
