Our
client an IT firm based in Nairobi is looking to recruit a Finance
Director.
The
ideal candidate must have experience in the big 4 or boutique investment firms.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate
with the CEO and COO to create strategic growth plans.
- To
raise the equity and working capital.
- Lead
and work on structuring equity instruments to raise capital.
- Liaise
with large institutional investors to create a pipeline of investors.
- Negotiate
with large debtors and banks.
- Coordinate
tax and audit filings in each country of operation.
- Maintain
banking relationships and monitor accounts.
- Oversee
revenue, expenses booking according to globally compliant practices.
- Manage
financial reporting for investors and the Board of Directors.
- Provide
reports to the management team on performance to budget, cash flow
projections, and risks.
- Drive
strategic improvements to global operation, including country-specific
tax-efficient Maintenance of global inventory.
- Evaluate
and engage with advisors as needed.
- Participate
in risk management and legal activities, including client contracts,
partnership agreements, investment papers, compliance, insurance, etc.
Qualifications:
- Master's
degree and Bachelors in accounting, finance, business administration, or
equivalent.
- Five
years minimum work experience in Corporate Finance.
- Investment
banking or strategic consulting experience.
- Some
work experience in a multinational company, preferably with operations in
Africa.
- Strong
investment banking experience specifically in Mergers and Acquisitions.
- Extensive
network in the Private equity space.
- Understand
deal structuring from a sell side perspective.
- Demonstrated
resourcefulness in proposing new ways of creating efficiencies in global
tax structures.
- Advanced
proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quickbooks.
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Financial modelling expertise.
- Ability
to manage a global, multi-cultural team of finance and accounting staff.
- Entrepreneurial
spirit and collaborative nature.
- Ability
and drive to work independently, solution-oriented.
- Outstanding
written and verbal communications skills (English).
- Self
starter and requires no operating manual.
- Copious
amounts of humour.
Monthly
gross salary: Competitive
Remuneration depending on Skills and Experience
Deadline: 30th August 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the link:
Summit
Recruitment & Search,
Blixen
Court, Karen Road,
Karen
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