Finance Manager
Job No: 002
The ideal candidate will
oversee the development and implementation of sound financial management
systems, provide leadership in the strategic financial planning process,
contribute to the implementation of company strategic policies and ensure
timely preparation of reports to support management decisions.
Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the
Managing Director, the incumbent shall be responsible for;
- Oversees
the co-ordination and preparation of financial projections, financial
budgets and performance and expenditure of departments against approved
operational forecasts through analysis of revenue and expenditure trends
and ensuring adequate controls on expenses are maintained.
- Identify,
develop, deploy and retain talented staff including completing performance
appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on
time in accordance with the established performance management system.
- Develop
and maintain appropriate financial systems, procedures and controls for
the company.
- Assess
the long-term financial trends and review prospects for the future growth
of income and new product areas and plan strategically.
- Translate
the company’s medium and long term strategies into Financial Business
Plans and the long range Capital Expenditure Plan.
- Work
with the senior management team to ensure correct risk management
procedures are reviewed and updated.
- Responsible
for effective Cash Management and Treasury Management systems.
- Provide
and regularly review Management Information required by the business and
the Board.
- Oversee
legal and regulatory matters, including statutory compliance and
contracting on behalf of the company.
- Support
the HR and Administration in payroll management.
- Oversee
external audits and ensure implementation of audit queries.
- Sponsor
Trustee for the company pension fund.
- Authorized
bank signatory for the company
- Ensure
timely reporting of management accounts and annual financial statements in
line with reporting standards for the purposes of monitoring operations.
- Prepare
and submit departmental budgets for approval to the Executive Management
and the Board and ensure effective monitoring and management of costs.
- Oversee
the maintenance of the fixed assets register and administrative management
of property which includes insurance, maintenance and payment of rent.
- Manage
the company’s tax matters.
- Oversee
the collection and billing of revenue
Education:
- An
undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Professional
accounting qualifications – CPA, ACCA, CFA.
- Must
be a member of ICPAK in good standing.
Experience:
- At
least 8 years’ experience in middle level management
- Good
knowledge in relevant IAS’s and IFRS’s.
- Good
understating of the tax laws.
- Good
analytical skills.
- Good
knowledge of the market economics and the industry as a whole
Competencies:
- Excellent
leadership qualities.
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality, tact and diplomacy skills.
- Ability
to multi-task, prioritise and pay attention to detail.
- Negotiation
and persuasion skills
How To Apply
Qualified candidates are
invited to send their applications and detailed CV, including qualifications,
experience, present position and current remuneration.
The forwarding e-mail
and cover letter must clearly indicate the job title on the subject line.
Send your application
to hr.ke@mtn.com by 11th November 2021 before
5:00pm East African time.
MTN Business Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any
application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
