Job Title: Chief Finance Officer - Construction
Industry: Building
& Construction
Location: Nairobi
Salary Range: Very competitive based on experience
Reporting: To the Board of Directors
Our client is a leading company that is revolutionizing construction in Africa
through providing innovative solutions in building technology.
They are seeking to hire a dynamic
and hands on Chief Finance Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & talent management
- Champion vision and values to all team members
- Demonstrates ownership & accountability of
personal and team roles with consistent Level III thought process and
issue resolution
- Strives to promote a team culture of winning
& performing at highest levels
- Sets clear goals and objectives for each
member of the finance team including personal development objectives for
immediate direct reports
- Leads by example setting exceptional standards
of safety, quality and internal/external customer service
- Strong, proactive communicator that supports
good data flow and allows for best decisions to be made by MD and Board.
Systems & Project Planning
- Lead the Finance Department by continuously
interacting, engaging and involving with all operational teams to ensure
that the business is well funded and at all times, stays focused on ROI,
liquidity, profitability, cost reduction and lean management across all
functions
- Review, monitor, manage and control all
accounting, finance, banking functions and ensures that all statutory
compliances and obligations are met within deadlines
- Engages actively in the transference of
knowledge and expertise to others
- Continuously implements best practices in
accounting and finance through established accounting policies, systems
and processes and displays expertise in the use of financial & project
management tools which integrate with business KPIs
Financial Reporting, Planning,
Budgeting, Audit & other financial responsibilities
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate
financial statements and reports in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Prepare all supporting information for the
annual audit with the approved external auditor
- File accurate monthly statutory returns which
include VAT,WHT,KEBS, NHIF, NSSF and PAYE
- Manage the working capital requirements and
submit weekly reports covering bank balances, creditors and debtors
dashboards
- Prepare end of month board reports with KPI’s
- Internal audit review on systems and
processes
- Maintain tight control over inventory,
procurement, project expenses and ensure that projects deliver and perform
within budgets, BoQ pricing and other relevant functions that cover the
business operating cycle
- Preparing annual financial Plan and budgets
- Strategic financial management and advisory to
CEO, COO and Board
- Financial risk management – foreign currency
hedging, interest rate etc
- Investigate ways of being cost efficient and
effective
- Research asset procurement decisions
- Tax planning and advisory
- Liaise with banking & financial
institutions
Skills and Qualifications Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or
related field
- MBA will be an added advantage
- 5 - 10 years experience in a senior role
preferably at board level
- MUST have atleast worked in either of the
following sectors : Manufacturing (non consumables), Contracting
Engineering, Construction, EPC
- Must have had atleast 3 direct reports
- A seasoned networker with the ability to
engage government institutions and other relevant institutions at
various levels
- Strong personality with excellent negotiation
skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Familiar with project management dynamics
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Finance Officer-
Construction) to recruitment@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 10th
November, 2015
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.