JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and direct budget preparation, financial forecasting, and reporting of variances
• Plan, manage and report on the cash flow, accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Maintain adequate liquidity for the business at all times and manage liquidity and credit risk
• Evaluate business cash requirements and oversee investments of excess funds, where possible
• Debt Management, including debt obligations, draw-downs and disbursements
• Manage project budgets including financing and payment of project obligations.
• Take responsibility for cash management procedures
• Bank accounts management i.e. oversee all incoming and outgoing banking transactions
• Responsible for the Financial Risk Management
• Support in development of financing and financial planning strategies
• Strengthen internal controls through clear documentation of business processes and accounting policies
• Maintain positive working relationships with financial partners/institutions
• Managing, leading and developing the finance team
• Provide timely response to matters arising from stakeholders including the Board, CEO, and other executive management members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant discipline is required.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) with active membership in a relevant professional association is required.
• Sound knowledge of financial regulations and legal requirements.
• At least 8 years of progressive work experience leading to senior management with at least 3 years as a Senior Treasurer or equivalent, in a busy finance department.
• Ability to visualize all aspects of business finances from large scale to minor details.
• A high degree of computer literacy and proficiency in ERP financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• High detail-orientation.
• High levels of ethics and integrity.
• Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing accounting operations including billing, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition and general ledger
• Implement and improve company policies supporting accounting and recording of all financial transactions and information
• Manage regulatory, statutory and tax reporting to ensure compliance.
• Handle all enquiries from regulatory and statutory bodies and maintain a positive relationship with such bodies
• Prepare and publish Management reports at the required intervals
• Prepare and publish financial reports at the required intervals
• Strengthen internal controls through clear documentation of business processes and accounting policies
• Conduct audits as per business, investor and regulatory requirements
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting
• Oversee month end and year end closing procedures
• Managing, leading and developing the finance team
• Provide timely response to matters arising from stakeholders including the Board, CEO, and other executive management members.

Other Requirements

• Minimum undergraduate Degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other relevant discipline is required.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) and with active membership in relevant professional body is required.
• At least 8 years of progressive work experience leading to senior management with at least 3 years as a Financial Controller, or equivalent, in a busy finance department.
• A high degree of computer literacy and proficiency in ERP financial systems
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel analysis and reporting
• Current knowledge and practice of industry practices, trends, and issues as well as regulatory requirements.
• High levels of ethics and integrity.
• Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional negotiating and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills