Our Client
is a multinational Company in the financial services sector.
They are
seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following
position in their Nairobi office:
Finance Manager
Reporting
to the Chief Executive, the purpose of this role is to direct and oversee all
of the financial activities, including the preparation of financial reports and
forecasts for future business growth.
In
addition, the incumbent will ensure compliance with Company and International
Accounting Standards.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Formulating
annual budgets in close relation with departments for Board approval
- Analyzing
and forecasting critical financial performance indicators such as cash
flow, cost controls and actual figures against budgets / targets and
conveying these analyses to the CEO, the Board Committee and recommend on
corrective actions where needed
- Analyzing
and reviewing aged accounts, accounts receivable and making
recommendations for improvement
- Ensuring
optimal investment of excess funds to maximize investment income
- Assessing
the long-term financial trends and reviewing prospects for future growth
of income and new product areas, and pin-point potential weak areas
- Providing
financial updates, reports and equity/debt tracking
- Creating,
coordinating and evaluating the financial programs and supporting
information systems of the business unit to include budgeting and tax
planning
- Developing
and implement risk management policies
- Reviewing
and improving finance, accounting, billing and auditing procedures
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor
degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics. A bachelor degree in Actuarial
Science will be an added advantage.
- Professional
qualifications – CPA / ACCA Finalist. Must be a Member of Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or equivalent
- A
minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in Finance with at least 5
years in senior management
- Thorough
understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Practical
knowledge of the Insurance Act (1984)
- Must
have experience within an ERP environment specifically within an Oracle
operating environment
- Proven
experience in service industry
- Experience
working in a fast growing environment
- Ability
to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and
projections
- Excellent
team leadership skills, communication, organization and presentation
skills
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs
to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 6th May 2016 stating their current and expected
remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
