Our client is a public limited
liability company operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with an export agent
in Rwanda in the publishing industry.
In order to grow and achieve its
vision, the publishing firm needs to hire the Head
of Finance and Strategy to
be based in Nairobi.
The Head of Finance and Strategy will be responsible to the Managing Director
for provision of leadership and strategic direction to the company’s financial,
growth and strategic initiatives.
The Head of Finance and Strategy will
be expected to provide sound financial advice to the management team and to the
Board through the Chief Executive.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Ensuring that an appropriate financial policy
framework, procedures and systems are in place and periodically reviewed
to reinforce and sustain the integrity of financial systems.
- Ensure that the appropriate processes are in
place to maintain the long-term financial viability of the company,
advising the Chief Executive and Management on the financial consequences
of proposed actions.
- Prepare the annual and Strategic period
budgets to ensure implementation of the company’s strategy and to
facilitate growth and resource allocation.
- Oversee the preparation and keeping of the
Company’s books of account; including regular management accounts and
financial forecasts for decision making and facilitate forward planning of
operations.
- Ensuring that appropriate risk management
techniques, cost management and financial controls are embedded throughout
the company for realization of the Company’s bottom line as per approved
budgets.
- Overseeing the management of investments,
providing analysis and reports to the Board for decision making.
- Direct the preparation of the statutory annual
accounts and liaise with the Company Secretary to ensure timely filing of
Annual and other statutory returns.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers,
bankers, insurance firms and agents, investment managers, pension
advisers, auditors and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of Company
operations.
- Implement the company’s credit management
policy to safeguard company assets and ensure efficient cash flow
management.
- Support the Chief HR and Admin Officer in
meeting the HR objectives.
- Analyze financial and operational results
versus forecasts to identify the root cause of significant variances,
communicating findings to heads of department for change and risk
mitigation.
- Develop background information to assess the
potential impact of strategic initiatives on company operations.
- Analyze and track implementation of business
contracts with various partners, providing routine report on
implementation lapses and the financial consequence of each.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or
similar field required; Graduate degree or comparable experience
preferred. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Must be a Member of ICPA(K) of good standing.
- 5 – 7 years’ experience, with at least three
(3) in a corporate environment
- Able to interpret complex contracts and assess
impacts of changes to such contracts.
- Skilled in identifying and retrieving
information from complex financial or other electronic storage systems.
- Well organized, with the ability to prioritize
tasks in a busy environment and capable of handling shifting priorities
between projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively with
various internal departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
including Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good interpersonal skills particularly attuned
to working well with non-finance professionals.
- Computer literacy. Proficient in the use of
Microsoft Office products (especially Word, Excel and Access).
- Managing conflicting priorities and working to
deadlines.
Remuneration: Our client offers all the advantages one would
expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary and a
comprehensive benefits package.
Our client is an equal opportunities
employer
Application Process
Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to kkerosi@racg.co.ke and copy recruitment@racg.co.ke clearly indicating the job title as the subject and address it to the Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.
Application Process
Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to kkerosi@racg.co.ke and copy recruitment@racg.co.ke clearly indicating the job title as the subject and address it to the Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.