Finance Director
Working alongside the CEO and
Operations Manager, the Finance Director will not only be an exceptional
accountant and hands-on with company finances but will also be commercially
aware, advising on the best path of growth for the business.
Often managing and leading a team
through difficult periods including month end, year end and annual budgeting, a
Finance Director would have excellent communication skills with all levels of
staff, often having to work with various departments to help them plan and
manage their own budgets.
In this period of growth for our
company we need an effective Finance Director, coordinating corporate finance
and managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation,
equity and acquisitions as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance Director will be expected
to perform any of the following tasks:
- Form a close working relationship with the
CEO, Operations Manager, Director, other Senior Executives and Non
Executives.
- Provide leadership in Finance and Accounting
strategy, to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic
position.
- Take overall control of the company’s
accounting function
- Contribute fully to the development of company
strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and
decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and
guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
- Ensure that company financial systems are
robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
- Lead and develop finance teams in future.
- Work with senior teams to grow the business,
formulating strategies and plans.
- Ensure corporate budgeting processes are
carried out and reviewed.
- Take ultimate responsibility for the company
cash management policies.
- Present annual accounts to investors.
- Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all
statutory bodies are met.
- Corporate finance: manage company policies
regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and
acquisitions, as appropriate.
- Establish a high level of credibility and
manage strong working relationships with external parties including
customers and advisors.
Specifications We Desire
- Qualified member of an accountancy body or
holder of an equivalent qualification
- Meet the requirement for a commercially
astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and
influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and
operational levels.
- Exceptional communication skills at all levels
- Strong IT skills, always being ahead of new
technologies
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and
critical decision-making.
- High integrity and openness combined with
commitment to good governance.
- Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter to nftkenyajobs@gmail.com, explaining why you are the best candidate for this role.
Please send your CV and a motivational letter to nftkenyajobs@gmail.com, explaining why you are the best candidate for this role.