Summit Recruitment & Search Financial Controller Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Financial Controller Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, a private equity & venture capital fund is seeking to recruit a financial controller. The preferred candidate will oversee the finance department, drive financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks, retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position, enhance financial control systems and periodic financial management reporting. A Gujarati, Punjabi or Indian speaking candidate is highly preferred.

Key Requirements:

Directing and managing all the activities of the finance department

Leading and managing performance of the finance team

Developing and reviewing financial policies and standard operating processes (SOPs)

Preparing timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, and cash-flow management reports

Developing and monitoring annual budgets

Liaising with external auditors, regulators, and other third parties

Managing and implementing internal audit findings

Assessing investment opportunities, projects, etc

Enhancing internal control systems within the company

Management of cost-saving initiatives

Overseeing monthly VAT/ withholding tax returns and reconciliations

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the banks

Negotiating with banks and other service providers on behalf of the Directors

Providing recommendations on how to improve the company balance sheet, P&L, and cash-flows.

Signing LPOs, authorizing payments

Managing the insurance portfolio as and when it falls due

Any other

duties that the job holder may be allocated from time to time

Responsible for the supervision of the senior accountants and accountants.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in finance

A Gujarati, Punjabi or Indian speaking candidate is highly preferred’

ACCA or CPA qualification

Must have 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Experience working with accounting systems

Sound knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices

Sound knowledge of tax matters, as well as staying abreast of all relevant regulations

Good understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting

Financial planning and reporting skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and management skills.

Proficient in the use of MS Office and accounting systems.

Must be a creative and strategic thinker.

Must be organized, accurate, and detail orientated.

Ability to drive high performance.

Flexible and able to respond to change
Solutions focused with a can-do attitude.

How to Apply

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