Group Financial Controller – Nairobi

A group of companies focusing in Real Estate and Hospitality i currently seeking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to develop financial well being by providing leadership in all financial and accounting aspects of the Group. The Group Financial Controller will be responsible of accomplishing the vision, mission and goals of the Group finance division by managing all efforts and results of the finance division including financial budgets, controls, projections, investment, accounting services and management of finance staff. The ideal candidate Must have prior working experience in Hospitality, Real Estate, Manufacturing or Horticulture sectors and be proficient in Oracle or SAP ERP’s.

 Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implementation of Group Finance strategy that is in line with the Group vision and government regulations and that is effective and efficient in achieving maximum profitability for the Group.
• Preparation and presentation of periodic Group financial reports that are accurate, precise and timely.
• In charge of budgeting, budgetary control and forecasting process based on research and data reports.
• Actively manage company cash flow on daily basis and generate relevant cash flow projections and forecasting.
• Manage all aspects of group accounting, inventory control and payroll.
• Manage timely computation, payment and submission of all statutory deductions while ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Interact and actively engage with external key stakeholders such as banks, the KRA and other relevant bodies, while ensuring full compliance with all tax.
• Leads from the front, determines key accountabilities; with clear communication and enforcing values, policies, and procedures.
• Be the main contact person in financial data liaison with all other departments, providing timely and accurate data for decision making.

 Qualifications:

•  A degree or/and Masters in Accounting/Business related studies.
• Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist
• Must have prior working experience in Hospitality, Real Estate, Manufacturing or Horticulture sectors
• Must have 15 years proven and sound hands on experience in combined accounting and finance 7 which Must be in Senior Management role covering the key accountabilities above.
• Must be proficient in Oracle or SAP ERPs
• Experienced working for multinationals is an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements and general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.

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