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.

Corporate Shared Services Functions****

• Africa Finance Team

• Ensure effective operational processes with appropriate internal controls.

• Supervise cost control and transaction processing.

• Participate in operational, transactional, cost, and internal control processes.

• Manage audit processes and follow-up actions.

Coordinate Risk Management Process**

• Provide direction to the senior management team regarding risk management.

• Maximize financial performance at appropriate risk levels.

• Liaise with Group Risk structures for risk mitigation.

• Ensure compliance with operational processes, including but not limited to: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.