Operational
Finance Manager (Full
time)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Availability: Immediate
About Us: Jovago is Africa's No. 1 Hotel Booking Website. Founded in Lagos, Nigeria by a team of passion driven, experienced entrepreneurs, our vision is to create the best travel booking experience ever.
About Us: Jovago is Africa's No. 1 Hotel Booking Website. Founded in Lagos, Nigeria by a team of passion driven, experienced entrepreneurs, our vision is to create the best travel booking experience ever.
Our company is part of Africa Internet Group, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce.
AIG is
the leading internet group of Africa with already over 3,000 employees in 26
African countries.
It is
led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international
talents and is backed by Millicom, MTN and Rocket Internet.
Job
Description: Jovago
is looking for an Operational Finance Manager to structure our payments and
collections operations.
The
successful candidate will also be in charge of Jovago’s Finance team (Accounts
Receivables and Payables).
It
will be expected from the successful candidate to keep great relations with
hotel managers, ensure timely operations and proper reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Improving
finance processes
- Managing
a team of Finance Officers
- Ensuring
proper follow up with our partners
- Building
and maintaining strong working relationships with hotels
- Tracking
progress with tools
- Building
and leading cross-functional teams able to anticipate and deliver
solutions to client/partners issues.
- Improving
collection rates
- Acting
as a link between Jovago team and the local central finance team of AIG in
East Africa
Requirements:
- Master’s
Degree in Finance field.
- At
least 4 years of relevant experience having managed a finance team before.
- Fluency
in Kiswahili and English languages is a must.
- Independent
and resourceful
- Strong
drive and leadership
- Impeccable
communication skills (spoken and written)
- Exceptional
organizational skills
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel
- Good
financial background
- Ability
to work independently and in a team
- Ability
to meet demanding targets
- Previous
finance experience is a must
- Ability
to develop relationships with 3rd parties and hotel teams
- Mentality
of client service and taking responsibility beyond direct duties.
- High
level of motivation, determination and commitment.
We Offer:
- An
amazing learning culture
- A
flat structured working environment to enable you enhance your skills in
sales.
- A
chance to be part of an international team that offers great opportunities
for growth
How to Apply:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application, including a detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, and two professional referees to:
hr.kenya@africainternetholding.com before Tuesday 12th April 2016.
Give details of your current salary and the expectation in this position on the body of your Application Letter.
Specify
the position you are applying for as the subject of your application i.e. Application
–Operational Finance Manager - Jovago
Jovago is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Jovago is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
