Financial Controller – Bomet, Kenya

Our client a dynamic Tea Estate Company based in Bomet in Seeking to recruit a Financial Controller will be responsible to ensure financial management strategy is relevant and well implemented. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will support internal business units and customers in managing their expectations and complying with financial expectations.  The Ideal Candidate Must have experience working in the Tea sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Finance strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs.
• Develop strategies to optimise terms of engagement.
• Represent Company in negotiating contracts and formulating service level agreements with service providers.
• Provide leadership to Finance function employees, coach, mentor and develop direct reports.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen through sound financial and commercial decision making with regards to cost discipline.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Compliance to statutory rules, regulations and laws associated to the finance process both internally and externally, liaise with external laws for guidance or lobbying purposes.

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a CPA (K)/ ACCA.
• Master’s in Finance or Business Management – optional.
• Must have 10 years of Finance experience, 4 of which should be in a senior management role.
• Must have experience working in the Tea Sector.
• Individual of Impeccable Integrity.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Continual learning – assess and recognise own strengths and weaknesses; pursue self-development.
• Must be Resilient – deal effectively with pressure; remain optimistic and persistent.
• Oral and written skills- make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen effectively.
• Flexibility – be open to change and new information.

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