Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of accounts
Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management
Responsibility for all journals and final GL balances including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems
Supervise and monitor the preparation of the financial statements of the company
Coordination of external audit activities with auditors
Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the main Board to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the company’s strategy and objectives

Budgets and forecasts
Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the Board and third party stakeholders
Financial management & controls
Effectively manage the working capital components of the company with specific attention to stocks, suppliers, debtors and cash balances
Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings
Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and payments to all employees
Review and update, in line with good practice, the company’s internal control environment and produce a Controls and Procedures manual for review and adoption by management
To assist the Accountant in respect of periodic reports to the company’s Audit Committee explaining the processes adopted and undertaken by management to keep under regular review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational & compliance controls
Play an active role in assisting management in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization

Staff
Effectively manage, motivate and develop the Finance department
Supervise & review performance of individuals in the Finance team
Implementation of a change management culture by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where necessary
Give direction and leadership towards the achievement of each subsidiary’s strategy and its annual goals and objectives
Liaise with different departments to ensure the Finance dept. is properly supporting the needs of the operating businesses
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, brokers, bankers and other parties as directed by the Chief Operating Officer
Keep key stakeholders up to date on progress against key milestones
Ensure the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager are kept informed of industry developments which are relevant to the operation of an efficient finance function

Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, Masters Degree preferred
A fully chartered Accountant registered with the relevant professional body
7-10 years of relevant experience, 3 should be in a similar role
Demonstration of high level of integrity
Results orientation and analytical skills
Strong and proven people management skills
Excellent presentation and report writing skills
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs to headhunt@mwconsulting.co.ke.

The subject of the email should clearly read Regional Financial Controller.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.