Motivate We Consulting (MWC), is a
Human Resource Consultancy firm that provides top notch human capital
solutions.
We are hiring for the Group Financial Controller position,
for our client in the Real Estate Industry.
Preparation of accounts
- Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate
monthly management accounts and reports for operational management
- Responsibility for all journals and final GL
balances including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and
control accounts
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the
Group’s accounting records and financial systems
- Production of statutory accounts for the Group
and its various subsidiary companies as and when required in accordance
with the relevant accounting principles and the legislation of the
countries in which they operate
- Supervise and monitor the preparation of the
financial statements of all the group companies
- Coordination of external audit activities with
group auditors
- Play a full part in providing relevant &
timely financial information to the main Board to enable a balanced and
objective assessment of the Group’s strategy and objectives
Budgets and forecasts
- Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business
plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to
enable robust reporting of variances to the Board and third party
stakeholders
Financial management & controls
- Effectively manage the working capital
components of the Group with specific attention to stocks, suppliers,
debtors and cash balances
- Active management of overheads whilst seeking
out areas for efficiencies for savings
- Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and
payments to all group employees
- Review and update, in line with good practice,
the Group’s internal control environment and produce a Controls and
Procedures manual for review and adoption by management
- To assist the Accountant in respect of
periodic reports to the Group’s Audit Committee explaining the processes
adopted and undertaken by management to keep under regular review the
effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational &
compliance controls
- Play an active role in assisting management in
the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture
throughout the organization Taxation
- Support the Accountant in the development and
execution of the Group’s taxation strategy
- Ensure returns for Corporation tax, VAT, NSSF,
NHIF , WHT and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time
and all relevant regulations are complied with
- Develop structures and procedures in regards
to accounting systems and procedures to ensure tax efficiency for the
group companies
Information technology
- Working closely with IT to ensure users have
access to the key components of the accounting system, receive adequate
training and have the essential reports readily available to facilitate
decision making and problem solving
Staff
- Effectively manage, motivate and develop the
Finance department
- Supervise & review performance of
individuals in the Finance team
- Implementation of a change management culture
by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where
necessary
- Give direction and leadership towards the
achievement of each subsidiary’s strategy and its annual goals and
objectives
- Liaise with different departments to ensure
the Finance dept. is properly supporting the needs of the operating
businesses
General
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax
advisers, brokers, bankers and other parties as directed by the Chief
Operating Officer
- Keep key stakeholders up to date on progress
against key milestones
- Ensure the Chief Operating Officer and General
Manager are kept informed of industry developments which are relevant to
the operation of an efficient finance function
- Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications
& experience are suited as directed by the Company
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field,
Masters Degree preferred
- 7-9 years of relevant experience, 3 should be
in a similar role
- Demonstration of high level of integrity
- Results orientation and Analytical skills
- Strong and proven people management skills
- Excellent presentation and report writing
skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making
skills
Qualified and interested candidates
should send their updated CVs to headhunt@mwconsulting.co.ke.
The subject of the email should
clearly read Group Financial Controller.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.