SMEC
International the foremost consultancy and project management company with over
30 offices on the African continent, is seeking applications for the following
positions:
Finance Manager,
Africa Region based in Tanzania or Kenya
Finance
Manager reports to the Regional Director Africa and is responsible for overall
management of Finances in the Africa Region consisting of some 15 countries.
He/ She will be responsible for:
- Monitoring project and overhead cost ensuring compliance with budget.
- Preparation of financial reports and statement on projects.
- Monitoring project invoicing to clients and following up with payments.
- Establishment of Bank accounts and cash management and transfer between various SMEC accounts.
- Review the financial aspect of all SMEC new contracts.
Regional Tax Manager,
Africa Region based in Kenya or Tanzania
- Finance Tax manager reports to the Regional Director Africa and is responsible for overall management of company taxes in the Africa Region consisting of some 15 countries. He/She will be responsible for:
- Ensuring timely submittal of tax return in all the countries of operation
- Implementation of all tax related matters such as Personal Income Tax, PAYE, VAT and WHT are understood and implemented effectively.
- In consultation with the Regional Managers appoints and monitors local taxadvisors in all the countries of operation in the Africa region.
- Ensuring timely resolution of all company tax issues in the Africa region.
Qualification and Experience:
Candidates for the
above positions must have the following requirements:
- A diploma or a degree in accounting and Finance with at least five years of relevant experience in Africa.
- Strong understanding of computer based financial management information system.
- Ability to understand and interpret financial information related to projects.
- Strong interpersonal and good communication skill both written and verbal in English.
- Understanding of basic accounting procedure and practice.
- Experience with international consulting will be an added advantage.
In addition
for the Tax Manager position, understanding the tax laws in sub-Saharan Africa
is essential.
Please send
your application letter plus your full curriculum vitae and names of three
references to proctan@smec.com by 16 July
2014.
Please do
not submit supporting documents.
