Ipsos
Synovate
Can you deliver a first class service?
A promising and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team...
Ipsos is a world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide.
Can you deliver a first class service?
A promising and exciting career awaits you to join the winning team...
Ipsos is a world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide.
Ipsos
is organized in each country of operation across its global business lines and
its functions, in a matrix organization that is designed to achieve operational
excellence, functional expertise and client satisfaction.
The
global business lines are research services that fall into the categories of
marketing, advertising, loyalty, media, communications and technology and
public affairs.
In
Kenya, Ipsos is especially active in the media, communications and technology,
public affairs and marketing research areas.
Chief Financial Officer - Ipsos Synovate Kenya
The Role
The CFO is the financial steward of Ipsos’ business in Kenya
Chief Financial Officer - Ipsos Synovate Kenya
The Role
The CFO is the financial steward of Ipsos’ business in Kenya
- The CFO will be
responsible for leading all financial aspects of the business including controlling,
accounting, cash, cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting and reporting,
and the profitable growth and improvement of the business.
- The CFO will be
required to lead the development and implementation of financial planning
and budgeting in support of the company’s strategic goals and budgets.
He/she will ensure that the company’s financial statements are accurate
and timely, and in compliance with Ipsos Group policies. He/she will be
responsible for accounting, controlling, financial planning and business
analysis, treasury matters, maintaining good relationships with banking
institutions, the company’s auditors, the required tax authorities, and
other members of the financial community within the Group.
- A specific short
term objective is to entrench the use of our financial control and
accounting system, known internally as Symphony. This is a major
reengineering task that will require a proactive, flexible and assertive
approach, a strong character, and an ability to work across the entire business
both in Kenya and in the wider Ipsos group.
- The CFO will
report jointly to the CFO, Pan Africa and to the Managing Director of the
Ipsos Kenya business.
- This is not a
maintenance role. It is a challenging role in a company with aggressive
growth targets. The successful candidate will be able to “hit the ground
running”, and will be a strong team-player. Success will lead to further
opportunities within the Ipsos Group.
Required
Knowledge and qualifications
- Relevant
University Degree
- Relevant
Accounting qualification
- A track record
of high achievement in a complex, matrix international environment
- At least 6 years
relevant management experience
- Resilient and
tough with a strong character. Able to act on own initiative within set
guidelines
- Strong communicator
and team player
- Strong
interpersonal skills with ability to lead, motivate & develop people
- Negotiation
skills & the ability to influence at all levels
- Well developed
analytical skills
- Adaptability and
flexibility in service delivery
References
will be sought and the preferred candidate will undertake further interviews at
Group level including with the Group CFO.
If
you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!
This
is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional,
with a strong commitment to Ipsos Synovate’s values.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to careers-ke@ipsos.com.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to careers-ke@ipsos.com.
Applications
will not be considered if covering letter is not attached. Include “Chief
Financial Officer, Ipsos Synovate Kenya” in the cover letter and email subject
header.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline
for application: Friday, 12th Juy 2013, 5pm
For more information on Ipsos-Synovate please visit: www.ipsos.com
For more information on Ipsos-Synovate please visit: www.ipsos.com