Management
Accountant –
Group Financing
Job
ID: FHS/35/14
Location: Nairobi
Our client is seeking a well qualified professional to take up
the position of Management Accountant – Group Financing.
The group of companies invests in projects, within East Africa, across a wide
range of sectors including: Food and Agro Processing, Printing and Packaging,
Textiles, Leather processing, Pharmaceuticals, Power and Telecommunications.
Job Summary: Reporting to the General Manager, you
will be responsible for analysis of financial performance of Project Companies
in the various sectors.
The
key focus will be reviewing of management accounts and analysis on financial
and operational effectiveness of the Project Companies as well as managing
future projections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive
and coordinate the annual budget process for the Group which involves
providing support to the project companies in the preparation of annual
budgets and review those developed by project companies by performing
analysis to ensure these are accurately done.
- Preparation
of the consolidated Group budget and completion of all budget related
templates as required, ensuring all reports are completed accurately and
submitted as per the set deadlines.
- Ensure
all project companies reports (weekly, monthly and quarterly) are
submitted timely and are of high standard of quality.
- Provide
financial support to the project companies in case there are any gaps and
with the aim of enhancing their financial reporting.
- Develop
financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
- Monitor
new projects expenditure against project budgets and project plans and
query project companies where there are significant variances.
- Interpret
financial transactions and events for purposes of making business
decisions.
- Any
other related duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors’
degree in Finance or Accounts from a recognized university
- Post
graduate degree in business an advantage
- CPA
(K) or ACCA
- 5
years progressive work experience gained in a similar accounting position
- Experience
managing accounting and financing activities in a group of companies an
advantage.
- Strong
financial analytical skills
- Good
working knowledge of financial and accounting reporting using software
technologies
- Experience
managing finance and accounting teams
- Excellent
supervisory skills
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- A
team player
- Vast
knowledge of financial policies and regulations
How to apply
Interested candidates to send in detailed applications to jobs@fanisi.net by deadline of 8th September 2014.
In your cover letter, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.
Interested candidates to send in detailed applications to jobs@fanisi.net by deadline of 8th September 2014.
In your cover letter, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.