Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance.
  
• Minimum 7 to 10 years in a senior management position in Finance with increased responsibility.
  
• Understanding and practical experience in Supply Chain and Contract Logistics is a distinct advantage.
  
• Cross divisional or cross-country experience will be an advantage.
  
• General experience in Finance and Accounting in a Multinational is a distinct advantage.
  
• Proven experience in managing a team across several different finance disciplines.
  
• Knowledge of statutory and operating environments in Kenya is a distinct advantage.
  
• Experience managing a Finance team is required.
  
• Professional Qualification from a recognized accounting body (CPA or ACCA).
  

Support Costing of Commercial Opportunities

• Ensure long-term profitability.
  
• Scenario planning of the strategic plan/IBP in line with Group requirements.
  
• Coordinate reporting to previous plans.
  

Maintain and Enhance Decision-Making

• Provide first-class financial information based on strong systems.
  
• Ensure effective management of Country financial databases.
  
• Manage the budget and forecast process.
  
• Implement and maintain costing systems for customer profitability.
  
• Utilize technology and skills to facilitate processes.
  
• Prepare monthly reporting packs for Kenya, Group, Sub-region, and Country Management.
  

Review and Challenge Local Financial Performance

• Direct and assist in ensuring performance to budget and forecast.
  
• Determine and implement performance analyses and reporting processes.
  

Responsible for Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of CREST.
  
• Ensure timely and compliant Annual Financial Statements.
  
• Keep abreast of new legislation and ensure compliance with treasury-related issues.
  

Assist Group with Treasury Function

• Efficient cash flow management and forecasting.
  
• Manage Capex ensuring optimal replacement policy.
  
• Ensure compliance with Central Bank regulations on payments and receipts.
  
• Plan and communicate Central Bank regulations.
  
• Manage relationship with central finance reporting and control groups.