Duma works is recruiting a Finance & Operations Manager for its client.
The hiring firm is a
reputable law firm in Kenya with a high-caliber clientele base.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- As a member of
the Management team they will be responsible for leading the organization
in developing financial and accounting strategy, policies, systems and
processes, tax and regulatory requirements and financial controls, on
going financial modelling, supply chain management and annual business plan;
- Responsible
for prudent financial and supply chain management ensuring effective and
continuous improvement of financial and procurement control systems,
procedure and policies of the Organization to achieve Jacaranda’s goals
and objectives. Required to ensure maintenance of accurate financial
records, timely availability and reliability of financial information and
reports, effective cost control and utilization of resources;
- Evaluate audit
findings, draw comparisons and analyse data obtained for evidence of
deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or
lack of compliance with organisation’s policies and government
regulations;
- Lead the
partners, managers and other team members to ensure effective day-to-day
operations and the implementation of strategies, policies and procedures;
- Effect a
coherent support strategy for colleagues, including the provision of
coaching and mentoring, to enable them to deliver the plans approved by
the Management committee;
- Drive a
culture of performance delivery throughout the firm, with a focus on
assuring operational delivery of the firm’s objectives in the time frames
agreed and within budget;
- Draft and
review the strategy and business plans with the Management committee and
senior management team;
- Lead the
senior management team across accounting and finance, human resources
(HR), information technology (IT), operations, business development and
marketing, knowledge management (KM), facilities and compliance;
- Ensure
provision of timely and accurate management information to facilitate
effective decision making;
- Facilitate
business analysis and benchmarking of the firm’s performance against its
peers and competitors;
- Represent the
firm to third parties/suppliers/external stakeholders, eg professional
societies, banks, insurance underwriters;
- Manage human
resource matters affecting individual partners, managers, members of the
team including but not limited to performance, promotion, appointment,
learning and development, conflicts, recruitment and absence from work;
- Ensure all
staff are provided with education and updates and are aware of their
responsibilities in the identification, control and reporting of risk at a
level appropriate to their role;
- Ensure
appropriate financial policies are developed and implemented, including
capital structure, borrowing, cash flow management and capital
expenditure;
- Control and
manage expenditure and delivering value for money;
- Oversee
provision of management accounts and the preparation of the annual
financial statements;
- Manage
relationships with the bank and external accountants, finance experts and
auditors on significant finance matters;
- Ensure that at
all times the firm is in compliance with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
Rules and relevant laws of Kenya;
- Ensure the
firm’s compliance plan is kept up to date and is reviewed at regular
intervals;
- Manage
insurance, including professional indemnity cover and claims;
- Ensure
compliance with the current LSK Code of Conduct, including updates to
systems, policies, training and communication;
- Implement an
effective business continuity and disaster recovery planning programme;
- Negotiate and
manage supplier contracts and rental and lease agreements;
- Oversee the
delivery of ICT services with the support of the ICT Consultant and
Managing Partner by monitoring performance and effectiveness of ICT
systems, data security, data storage and delivering efficiencies through
the use of ICT.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Accounting or Finance;
- Full
professional accounting qualification i.e. CPA-K or equivalent;
- Master’s
degree in Strategic Management will be an added advantage.
Competencies
- Ability to
build a successful team;
- Client focus
and high-quality standards oriented;
- Track record
of leading the development and delivery of leading-edge solutions that
have a strategic or firm-wide effect;
- Management and
delegation skills;
- Ability to
lead and multitask;
- Drive,
enthusiasm, self-confidence and a good sense of humour;
- Strong
influencing and negotiating skills;
- Resilient and
able to work in a constantly changing environment;
- Proactive and
decisive;
- Articulate,
diplomatic and confident communicator, orally, in writing and in work;
- Strong
intellectual capacity and sound judgement;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and emotionally intelligent.
Apply
Send your Cover Letter and detailed CV toapply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2885”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2885 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, 30 June 2017
N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.
Send your Cover Letter and detailed CV toapply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “2885”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2885 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, 30 June 2017
N.B.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the employer.