Vacancies in an International
Engineering and Infrastructure Firm: Our
client, a leading engineering company involved in numerous infrastructure
development projects in water & environment; buildings & industrial
structures; power transmission projects and mining, among other physical
infrastructure installations, has contracted Parker Randall EA Ltd to oversee
the recruitment of dynamic, experienced and self-motivated individuals with excellent
leadership skills, who will form the core team that will deliver on their
strategic intent and business in Africa.
Chief Finance Officer
Position (1)
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel across Africa
Job Summary: Provide leadership to the finance function and
contribute to the continued development of the group through the provision of
effective and efficient financial and accounting systems and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide advice to the executive management on
the financial implications of business activities.
- Provide leadership in the development,
implementation and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic
financial objectives.
- Take hands-on lead position of developing,
implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job costing system.
- Represent the company to financial partners,
including financial institutions, investors, auditors and other stake
holders.
- Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs
management in alignment with the company’s strategic plan especially as
the company considers potential acquisitions and collaborations with
external organizations.
- Develop and utilize forecasts and
activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the
organisation’s operations and business plans.
Qualifications and Experience
- MBA – Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce – Finance / Accounting
- CPA-K/ACCA
- Membership to ICPAK/ACCA
- Minimum of 10 years of financial experience
with five (5) years in senior financial management.
- Must be aged between 40 – 45 years.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to lead and manage results-oriented
teams
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrated execution and change management
skills
- Proven ability to supervise, coach, mentor and
motivate people
- Ability to formulate, implement and evaluate
company business plans
- Excellent understanding of financial issues
and key profitability measures
- Strategic thinking and Business Acumen
- Ability to make key decisions
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications by email only to recruitment@parkerrandall-ea.com with the “job title” as the subject heading.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications by email only to recruitment@parkerrandall-ea.com with the “job title” as the subject heading.
This should only include a cover
letter and detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) professional referees (as
one Ms Word document); Do Not attach copies of certificates/testimonials.
Include your current and expected
remuneration package in the cover letter.
Note that the deadline for submission of applications is on or before 24th February 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.