Vice President of Finance
Job purpose:
The Vice President of Finance will be
responsible for managing the financial operations of our company. (S)he will
oversee the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes
to ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to senior
management and external stakeholders. The Vice President of Finance will also
play a critical role in driving Kasha’s strategic initiatives and ensuring the
financial health and stability of the business. This position reports directly to
the Chief Finance Officer – Kasha.
N.B: An assignment may form part of the
selection process.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial
strategies that support the organization’s objectives and long-term goals.
- Provide financial analysis and
insights to support decision-making by senior management including ratio
analysis, budget vs. actuals reporting, etc.
- Ensure accurate and timely
financial reporting to senior management and owning the Bronze/Silver/Gold
financial reporting timelines like:-
- Investor reporting for these
P&Ls including balance sheet and cash flow statements monthly to be
prepared and shared with investors, with proper reconciliation in
Dynamics and review by the finance team.
- This also includes the budget
and actuals review in detail and through line items by the finance team
and also the senior leadership team to present all these items.
- Manage the budgeting and
forecasting processes to ensure the organization’s financial plans align
with strategic objectives, including longer-term items.
- Develop and maintain
relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers, and
other financial partners, where necessary.
- Manage the organization’s cash
flow and working capital, ensuring adequate funding is available to
support operations and growth including weekly cash projections with all
cash requirements, reconciling with Balance Sheet items, and including in
the Cash Flow Statement analysis monthly.
- Develop and implement policies
and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and
regulatory requirements including advising and updates on items such as
Transfer Pricing and intercompany balances.
- Lead and develop the finance
team, providing guidance and support to team members to ensure high
performance and professional growth.
- Identify and mitigate financial
risks to the organization, including the development of contingency plans
to manage potential financial crises including updates and recommendations
for the Financial Policy.
- Monthly review of HR budget and
reporting into the main budget.
- Budget vs actuals review in
detail with senior management and finance teams.
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,
Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressively
responsible experience in finance or accounting, including experience in a
leadership role.
- Experience in financial
management, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting as
well as strong emphasis and experience in financial modeling.
- Experience in managing
relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders,
and auditors.
- Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic financial
insights to senior management.
- Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and
influence key stakeholders.
- Proven track record of leading
and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of
accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience Our Kasha Life Benefits:
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
- Flexible working hours and
birthday off.
- 21 days holiday plus all bank
holidays.
- Healthy L&D budget.
- Socials that keep you in touch
with everyone in the company.
What You’ll Find When Working at Kasha:
- Personal & Professional
Development: Through strong ownership from the first day you will
experience a steep learning curve, grow on a professional level and take
the next steps to be an Expert.
- Impact: We are leading the
digital transformation of innovative e-commerce in East Africa for women’s
health, personal care, and beauty products built for urban and rural
areas.
- Team: Join a team of over 15
nationalities and different backgrounds in Tech, Logistics, Business, and
more. What really matters to us is a caring and welcoming environment
where we embrace uniqueness and celebrate diversity.
- Working culture: Experience a
company culture where we work on eye level, decisions are made quickly and
knowledge sharing, as well as mentoring, is on our daily agenda.If you
believe you match these values, we look forward to meeting you!At Kasha,
we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products,
and our culture. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by
bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a
culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make
a real impact. It’s because of this that we are committed to providing
equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.
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