Our
Client, a fast growing Financial and Management Advisory Firm, based in Nairobi
is seeking to recruit a General
Manager – Finance / Audit.
This
position requires a very organized, focused, results oriented and decisive
individual with a progressive growth in financial management at senior
management levels.
Role Purpose: Oversees all
internal financial activities of the organization and is responsible for Audit,
Taxation and Accounting activities of all clients and the organization.
The objective is to contribute towards the overall success of
the firm through effective management of the key financial sections of the
firm.
Reports: Managing Director
Reports: Managing Director
Duties
& Responsibilities:
- Participate
and oversee corporate planning systems
- Accountable
and oversees the development and coordination of the organizations
auditing, taxation and accounting activities
- Ensure
all financial reports are prepared in a timely manner ,are accurate and in
accordance with accepted accounting principles
- Allocate
resources effectively and efficiently to all the departments
- Understand
clients’ businesses & key issues to ensure these are addressed early
- Maintain
a high technical and professional standard and ensure that all reports
processed in the firm are of high quality at all times
- Oversee
the development, implementation and review of internal policies,
procedures, and program for audit, taxation and accounting activities in
the organization.
- Monitor
activities to ensure there is effective control systems which help in the
achievement of established objectives for clients and organization
- Supervise
the activities of the three main departments of the firm, audit, tax and
accounts sections and prepare relevant financial reports for the Managing
Director for each.
- Oversee
the firms internal controls over financial reporting
- Oversee
the activities of all heads of accounts, tax and audit sections of the
company
- Supervise
and oversee the administration function of the firm in liaison with the
administrator
- Investigate
and establish any irregularities and errors and recommend corrective
actions
- Advise
top management on audit, tax and accounting control matters
- Oversee
cash flow and payroll management for all clients and the firm
- Coordinate
and participate in the firms budget preparation
- Identify
suitable information technology that meets the organizations overall
financial requirements in liaison with heads of different sections
- Monitor
and manage financial risk to ensure that this is minimized at all levels
and advise management on appropriate insurance coverage for the
organization
Education/Experience:
- An
MBA is an added advantage
- BCom
– Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
- Professional
Qualifications (CPA / CPS)
- At
least 4 years work experience in a progressive Managerial role with
financial responsibility
- Experience
working with varied clients is an added advantage
Competencies / Skills
- Proficiency
in the use of MS-Office program and Accounting software
- The
individual must be authoritative, decisive and independent minded
- Ethical,
client focused and able to build lasting relationships and partnerships at
all levels
- An
individual who believes in maintenance of high work standards
- Effective
communication and presentation skills
- Interpersonal
and project management skills
- A
team player with effective leadership skills having led at least 5 people
- An
organized planner with problem solving abilities
If you are interested and confident that you meet the outlined
Qualifications and Skills, send your CV with 3 referees and cover letter to
recruit@fivetalentsafrica.com by Wednesday, 20th April, 2016.
Kindly
indicate your current and expected salary.
Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.
Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.