Position: Group Finance Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Company Background: Our Client is a fast expanding organization with revenues
that are growing by 25% annually.
They currently employ approximately
2000 staff and they anticipate this number to increase by 25% annually over the
next 3 to 5 years. Its employees are integral to the success of the business
and are highly valued.
The Position: Our client is looking to recruit an experienced and
energetic Group Finance Manager who will be responsible for the day to day
financial duties of the company.
The GFM will provide best-practice
financial support to the business, helping the company to execute against its
goals. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience with in-depth
knowledge of IFRS reporting standards. The position will report to the Chief Finance
Officer.
The Group Finance Manager will play a
pivotal role in implementing the company’s finance strategy.
Key responsibilities for the role
will include:
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Control routine accounting which
includes maintenance of proper books of accounts.
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Ensure supplier payments are made
accurately and in a timely manner, whilst maintaining statutory and internal
control requirements.
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Preparation and maintenance of
financial statements.
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Managing overheads within the agreed
budgets and also working out savings plan where possible.
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Implementing accounting policies and
reporting in line with the company’s accounting standards and reporting
requirements.
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Ensuring accurate and timely
reporting of financial activities and maintaining validity and completeness of records
in line with IFRS rules, policies and procedures.
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Broad business partnering with
management to support decision making and effective financial planning, target
setting and delivery, internal reporting and analysis and early warning to
management.
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Enforcement of the integrity of
reporting through the audit process.
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Ensuring treasury is set up and
functions in accordance with the company’s policies, while minimizing interest,
costs and optimizing foreign exchange exposure.
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Implementing procedures and recommending
system changes that facilitate accurate and timely completion of treasury
transactions.
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Ensuring accurate and timely tax
compliance and tax planning.
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Ensuring statutory compliance and
timely filing of all company returns.
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Implementing and maintaining
appropriate internal controls in the business to ensure safe-guarding of assets
and company investments in line with company policies and procedures.
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Demonstrating leadership in the
implementation of financial processes and controls so as to maximize quality,
efficiency and effectiveness of financial information.
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Periodically reviewing the systems
and implementing improvement programmes.
Professional Qualifications and
Attributes
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Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Finance, Business Administration or other related field.
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Regional Experience Desired
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Must be a CPA (K), Chartered
Accountant or related qualification in Kenya.
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Over 10 years’ experience in reputed
organizations in the field of Finance and Accounts.
The Ideal Candidate will be a leader
who demonstrates:
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Practical, hands on results oriented
manager with the ability to achieve high quality results.
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Strong interpersonal and influencing
skills; ability to engage decision makers at different levels as well as
develop effective working relationships with external partners
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Strong leadership, people management,
planning and organizing skills.
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal,
presentation and written communication skills.
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Highly developed analytical &
strategic thinking skills.
If the above profile describes you,
this could be the big opportunity you have been looking for.
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke before 6th February, 2017.
