Financial Controller for a
Solar Company in Nairobi
Our client, a renewable
energy start up company, is looking for a Financial Controller for its offices
in Nairobi.
He/She will be responsible
for leading the finance division of the Kenya operations.
He/She should demonstrate
mastery of accounting procedures and standards, strong understanding of
financial reports and excellent cash management capabilities.
- Lead the
quarterly budgeting process for the Kenya operations. Liaise with all Division
Heads to gather input for the quarterly budget
- Lead the weekly
budgeting process for all the counties of the Kenya operations
- Monitor cash
inflow and outflow in Kenya
- Supervise the
development of monthly financial accounts for the Kenya operations to a
strict timetable
- Lead on
financial reporting to key funders and working capital providers
- Lead the annual
auditing process for the Kenya operations
- Ensure the
company complies all PAYE, VAT and Tax return and reporting requirements
- Manage the
Collections Officers Team of the Kenya operations
- Oversee the
follow-up on at risk debts and decide on debts write-off
- Ensure weekly
debt reports are developed accurately and sent on-time to County Managers
- Liaise with
suppliers to place new product orders
- Manage stock,
keep track of inflow and outflow of products and develop weekly inventory
reports
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree
in economics, business, finance or accounting ACCA or CPA finalist
- 7-9 years of
experience in a financial services firm or an accounting firm
- Experience in
cash management and developing financial reports
- Experience in
equity and debt fundraising
- Experience in
working in a credit collections department and procurement
- Strong
commitment to processes and procedures.
- Capacity to
work under minimum supervision and support
- Excellent
time-management, organisation and leadership skills
- Good work
ethics, professionalism and integrity
- Experience of
cloud-based software, Xero
Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 /= (Approx. 2,000 USD)
Deadline: 31st October 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the
link:
Summit Recruitment &
Search,
Blixen Court, Karen
Road,
Karen
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