Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.
A leading Agriculture Company based in Nanyuki is seeking to recruit a who will be responsible for effectively leading, managing and coordinating the financial team at the Company and all their Subsidiaries. The role oversees the leadership and administration of the Finance Department which will include developing and implementing policies and procedures that cover financial management, procurement, stores, and the information technology function. The ideal candidate Must be willing to work and live in Nanyuki.
Key Requirements:
- Serve as an active member of Executive leadership team.
- Drive change within the organization through financial analysis and management by providing the detailed financial information required.
- Recommend and implement policies, controls, checks, balances, procedures and processes as required as part of the Executive leadership team.
- Develop, review and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Monitor, improve and ensure the full serviceability of the Company IT resources including security back up of the Company IT resources, data protection.
- Prepare Board papers and presentations for the Board and Shareholders and attend Company Board meetings and Company AGMs to present these in person.
- Develop and oversee monthly management reporting that are relevant for both Company Directors and for departmental managers.
- Ensure that the financial software systems are appropriate, updated, secure and properly utilized, with appropriate user training.
- Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability for working capital and other cash requirements.
- Oversee preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting to the Company’s board of Directors.
- Identify, recommend, acquire and implement software systems to provide critical financial and operational information in conjunction with other stakeholders.
- Oversee the IT and accounting functions to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, operational and financial software.
- Support the Stores Manager and the Procurement Manager on technical matters.
- Represent the Company in industry fora, Lobbying and Advocacy roles.
- Manage all direct report staff and oversee staff assigned to the accounts department.
Qualifications:
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution
- Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist
- Must have 5 – 7 years’ financial management experience.
- Must have exposure to ERP conversions/adoptions or implementations.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels.
- Ability to manage a team of 5 – 10 staff
- Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and tax regulations.
- Working Capital and investment capital management – Cash flow management.
- Financial Modelling Skills
- Strong Analytical ability in preparation and review of Financial statements
- Must have an Impeccable integrity and diligence
- Ability to identify, implement and maintain a sound system of internal control and risk management in relation to financial reporting and to report to those charged with governance.
- Strong advance excel and data spreadsheet management skills
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