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Monday 25 July 2016

Financial Controller 

Our client, high end safari group, is looking for a Finance Controller for its offices in Nairobi. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager and will be part of the local Management Team. He / she will be responsible for the Finance Team and of all Finance responsibilities and processes. Experience in the Hospitality/Restaurant/Catering industry is a MUST!

Responsibilities:

• Identify potential business risks and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Prepare the annual business plan / budget.
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements/ reports.
• Support managers in monitoring the achievement of financial objectives; initiate corrective actions if necessary in cooperation with the managers.
• Ensure all tax activities are carried out and tax liabilities are optimized.
• Ensure an efficient and effective cash and treasury management.
• Ensure the data quality and integrity of the data in the financial reporting system.
• Implement effective internal control processes.
• Prepare and deliver financial studies, projections, analyses and feasibility. studies in order to enable the management to take business decisions incl. capital expenditures.
• Develop a pricing strategy.
• Plan, implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility.

Qualifications/skills:

• Graduate level with economic focus or equivalent experience and CPA.
• Minimum of 5 years managerial experience in Finance and Controlling.
• Knowledge of local accounting principles and regulations.
• Know how in controlling and in management information systems.
• Good understanding of the organization, technological and competitive environment.
• Business acumen.
• Proven experience in meeting tight group monthly reporting deadlines.
• Analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

Monthly gross salary: Competitive Remuneration depending on Skills and Experience 

Deadline:  12th August 2016   
       
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2acz11X 

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