Our
client, a leading organisation in the farming sector in Kenya places the
highest priority on the health of its animals and on the wholesome nature of
the food it provides.
Its farming and processing practices conform not just to Kenyan,
but also to European Union and World Health Organisation requirements. This
takes the principles of good animal husbandry to the next level.
Our client is now in search of a Financial Accounting Manager.
Our client is now in search of a Financial Accounting Manager.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant’s key focus areas are as follows:
- Manage
and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.
- Establish
and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
- Improve
systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
- Meet
financial accounting objectives.
- Coordinate
and complete both internal and external audits.
- Monitor
and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports that are in line
with IFRS and IAS.
- Financial
planning, forecasting and modelling.
- People
Management and Development.
Main
responsibilities
Financial management and control
Financial management and control
- Planning,
monitoring and controlling the company’s cash flow and ensuring that
proper liaison is maintained with the suppliers.
- Ensuring
that the financial controls (including accounts procedures) remain
appropriate, and that they are properly applied.
- Preparing
financial and other information for presentation to the board in
compliance with statutory and other requirements.
- Implementing
a ‘no surprises’ financial management and controls function.
- Ensuring
compliance with tax and other statutory matters.
Financial
planning, forecasting and modelling
- Measuring
the company’s financial commitments, and linking them into cash flow
planning.
- Developing
an accurate short, medium and long term financial forecasting framework.
Accounting
and financial reporting
- Analysis
and interpretation of financial statements.
- Meeting
with local external auditors to review issues arising from audit work,
audit effectiveness, and management letter comments.
People
Management and Development
- Motivating
staff by exercising sound management and leadership skills and principles.
- Strong
focus on people development and continuously developing potential of staff
through training.
- Appraising
and counseling staff on performance related issues to ensure productivity
and retention of human capital.
Academic
and professional qualifications
- An
undergraduate degree in accounting or finance. An MBA will be an added
advantage.
- A
minimum of five years’ experience in finance with at least two years’
experience in high level financial reporting and analysis.
- A
qualified accountant with CPA or ACCA professional qualifications.
Experience
- Solid
knowledge and experience in tax, reporting, compliance, treasury, and
trade finance.
- Knowledge
of accounting principles and application of IFRS and IAS in the
development of financial statements.
- Experience
in the development and deployment of annual budgets, latest estimates and
financial planning.
Other
vital qualities
- Excellent
command of English (spoken and written).
- Strong
business acumen
- Strong
problem solving skills and a proactive innovative approach to work
- Strong
interpersonal skills as well as excellent communication skills – both
written and verbal
- Good
planning and organisational skills
- A
high level of integrity and reliability
- Good
coaching and mentoring skills
- An
energetic individual with initiative and self-motivation
- Ability
to understand different operating businesses and dynamic working
environments
- A
team player with attention to detail and follow up
- Ability
to work and deliver under pressure
The job title "Financial Accounting Manager" should be clearly indicated as the email reference.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
