Redhouse
Group Limited is Kenya’s fastest growing Integrated Marketing Communications
Company with 4 operating business units - Media Edge Interactive, Redhouse
Public Relations, Reeledge Production and Media Edge Public Relations, as well
as an additional 2 business units - Redhouse Advertising and Redhouse Media —
both set for rollout during Q4 of 2012.
With
the recent scaling up of capacity through retention of top industry
professionals into the company as well as increased business activity in the
group and our bullish ambition into the region, the board is seeking to recruit
a results
driven professional to head its finance function.
The
Position
This
is a senior position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will be
responsible for among other functions;
- Working
closely with the CEO, divisional MD’s and the commercial team in the
formulation and steering of the business strategy and the group’s
commercial plans;
- Managing
and coordinating the budget preparation process and ensuring necessary
budgetary controls are in place;
- Ensuring
timely packaging and delivery of financial information to the business
leadership and other stakeholders; including the production of monthly
management accounts, forecasts and board reports;
- Ensuring
prudent and smart treasury and cash management;
- Liaison
with auditors towards timely delivery of audit processes and reports,
statutory financial statements, risk mapping and assessment including
development and enforcement of financial and internal control systems and
compliance;
- Timely
collections and payments in accordance with the contracted terms;
- Spearhead
value driven interaction with business partners - clients / supplier and
financial partner relationships; and
- Overall
leadership of talent within the finance and commercial departments.
In addition to the above functions, the Head of Finance will
also be responsible for other support functions including IT and
Administration.
The Requirements
The
ideal candidate should:
- Be
in possession of a commerce or related degree in the areas of either
accounting or business administration and hold full accounting
qualifications (CPA or ACCA).
- Possession
of a relevant MBA will be an added advantage;
- Possess
a minimum of eight years experience in finance and administration, two of
which must have been at a senior leadership level in a thriving commercial
environment;
- Possess
high quality people, communication and engagement skills with the ability
to network and develop strong business links;
- Possess
strong strategic, analytical and commercial skills with a demonstrable
passion to succeed and make an impact in the business;
- Be
adaptable and able to work effectively within a fast-paced creative
environment and;
- Demonstrate
ability to offer the business and the teams well thought, clear and sound
business counsel on key commercial decisions.
The offer
If
your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, send us your
application accompanied by a detailed profile which will include copies of your
academic and professional certificates, experience, present position and
contacts of three referees to hr@redhousegroupke.com or mail your application
by post to the address below to reach us not later than 14th September 2012.
Chief
Executive Officer,
Redhouse
Group Limited.
P.O.
Box 11866 -00400,
Nairobi,
Kenya
