Finance & Operations Manager Job in Kenya (500K)

Our client, one of the leading Producers of Natural Sweeteners, is looking for a hands-on and driven Finance & Operations Manager for their offices in Nakuru. 

The successful   candidate will provide  finance, administration and logistic support to all Kenya team functions. 

Experience in the agriculture / horticulture sector is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Developing accurate financial plans and projections for the company operations in Kenya.
  • Implementation of company financial strategy.
  • Preparing annual multi-currency budgets, cash flow forecasts with full analysis of business performance vs budgeted forecast.
  • Working closely with local and international management teams on strategic, commercial and business development issues.
  • Monitoring and analysing financial reports and records, communicating them at group level, in compliance with local, UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Develop strong relations with relevant business partners such as banks, government officials, insurance, auditors and other key suppliers.
  • Provide an HR function for the company in line with group policy and local legislation.
  • Through the HR function provide all staff with the relevant training requirement
  • Deliver an efficient and transparent procurement department.
  • Fleet maintenance and tracking.
  • Facilitate central collection, quality control, bailing and warehousing of the product.
  • Export and shipment of bailed product through to China.
  • Facilitate importation of fresh plant material.
Qualifications;
  • BSc Accounting & Finance.
  • Must be CPA / ACCA certified.
  • Must have at least 10 years of management experience.
  • Experience in the agriculture or horticulture sector.
  • Driven and ambitious.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Practical and hands-on.
  • High integrity.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 400,000 - 500,000/= (Approx. 4,000 - 5,000 USD) depending on experience

Deadline:
 5th February 2016    

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:

http://bit.ly/1KsbuRT
Summit Recruitment & Training, 
Blixen Court, Karen road,
Karen.
 
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