Chief Finance Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Chief Finance Officer

One of the largest IT Companies in Sub-Sahara Africa, head quartered in Nairobi, with branches in five countries in Africa wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the above position:

Reporting to the Managing Director the successful candidate will manage the Group Finances for the IT Company’s Head Office in Kenya and its branches, and will be responsible for all aspects of the Group Financial records, standards and practices.

Job Description:

Group accounts management and reconciliations
Management account preparations
Tax management and management of corporate tax returns
Debtor and Creditor management
Treasury management
Cash Flow management
Payroll account management
Business Case development (project costing, analysis and follow-up)
Financial record management
Asset management
Negotiating skills with multiple banks for structuring financial requirements
Practical experience in East African Trade finance

Professional Qualifications and Profile:

University Degree in Finance, Accounts; or equivalent
CPA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and with group consolidation experience
A minimum of 7 years’ experience at the senior level of a large organization
Working knowledge of accounting/finance ERP packages
Good people management skills
Good oral communication skills, in English, Swahili and Hindi
Preferably a Kenya citizen aged between 35 and 50 years

If you feel you meet the requirements, kindly email your CV, copies of your relevant certifications, references, and your current remuneration to hr@cforecruitment.co.ke before 7th April 2014.