Head of Finance & Administration
Reports to the CEO
Department: Finance and Administration
Department: Finance and Administration
Responsible for providing technical
and professional leadership in the planning, development, execution and
evaluation of CLIENT’s financial policies and systems, aimed at ensuring
prudent management and control of financial resources. In addition oversees the
effective implementation of the CLIENT administration function.
Responsibilities
Strategy & policy
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Provides leadership in the
development and implementation of the department’s long term and short term
strategy and operational plans and policies.
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Provide key advice to the CEO, and
management team on the financial aspects of the strategic and operational plans
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Support the CEO and Board in the
execution of major financial transactions
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Develop and install effective
financial management systems and procedures aimed at improving financial
reporting and accounting
Finance
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Review, enhance and implement
stringent expenditure control procedures to ensure all payments are supported
by all the necessary and valid accounting documents prior to approval
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Review and approve Chart Of Accounts
(COA) codes and authority controls
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Oversee recording and validation of
financial data and ensure period end routines and reporting are completed in a
timely manner
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Analyse financial information
detailing assets, liabilities and capital advice on the current and projected
financial position in order to ensure availability of funds to implement
planned activities
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Take responsibility for the company’s
financial assets and make investments based on the company’s risk appetite and
liquidity as defined in the investment policy
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Ensure that financial records are
maintained in accordance with IFRS requirements
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Manage and oversee preparation of
financial statements, tax forecasts, cashflow reports, statutory accounts and
other relevant management reports and accountings records and advise senior
management on their significance.
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Plan and coordinate the timely
preparation of annual work plans and budget estimates as well as outlining key
activities to be undertaken to achieve desired targets;
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Review and advise the management team
on the adequacy and financial viability of their projects;
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Monitor and track utilisation of
capital and operational expenditure against approved plans and ensure that any
variances are justified in accordance with approved policies and procedures
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Monitor long term cash requirements,
and forecast the company’s cashflow needs
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Provide these services to all CLIENT
subsidiaries or as may be required from time to time.
Administration
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Manage and oversee timely
administration of office services including repairs, maintenance, front office
services and office security.
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Accountable for inventory and
managing procurement and maintenance to set budgets and targets.
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Periodically review the procurement
procedures to ensure they are up to date and remain relevant
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Oversee procurement processes and
procedures to ensure these are in line with the Procurement regulations,
policies and procedures
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Administer existing contracts,
monitor contract escalations and pricing mechanisms.
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Mange Service Level Agreements with
vendors.
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Monitor and manage supplier
performance.
General
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Secretary to Finance & Staff
Committee
Key Relationships
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Direct Reports to this Position:
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Manager ,Finance
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Administration Officer
Qualifications
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At least a Bachelors degree in
Commerce – Finance or Accounting option
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Professional qualifications such as
ACCA and CPA or equivalent
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At least 10 years working experience
of which at least 2-3 in a senior management level
How to Apply
Kindly send your CV and cover letter
detailing your experience, qualification and motivation not later than
31/01/2018 for the job to rgichure@racg.co.ke copy
to recruitment@racg.co.ke, clearly
indicating the job title as the subject and address it to the Recruitment
Manager as soon as you read this advert.