Financial Controller Kenya Jobs.

Accounting Finance Jobs Kenya.
Our client, a sugar mill in Western Kenya, is recruiting a financial controller who will take charge of the finance department of the organization.
Specific duties will include:
* Leading the budgeting processes, cash flow projections on a regular basis and the production of monthly management reports including analysis of variances.
* Preparation of annual financial statements for audit together with audit schedules and other information required by the statutory auditors.
* Handle the Company’s tax matters and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
* Authorizing and controlling expense within the limits of authority assigned to you.
* Assist the Chief Operating Officer and the Managing Director in the improvement of efficiency and productivity through an effective and aggressive change management process.
* Together with the COO and MD, continually monitor business operations to ensure that the business/strategic objectives are being met and in instances of short-falls, jointly take action to get performance back on course.
* Continually seek out, investigate and evaluate business processes and recommend improvements to the COO and MD for review and approval for changes
* Jointly with the COO and MD set performance and quality standards for all business operations and monitor performance against these standards on an on-going basis.
* Maintain relationships with key third parties including the Company’s bankers, auditors, consultants, government offices, relevant associations, suppliers, customers etc.
* Work with the HR Manager to recruit, develop, manage, motivate and control staff in the finance department so as to maximize their performance.
* Assist in the selection and procurement of an ERP system for accounting and implement the same.
Requirements
* Have a relevant university degree and a recognized professional accounting qualification
* Experience in strategic planning and execution
* Demonstrated ability to independently manage a comprehensive finance function
* Ability to effectively manage change so as to enhance business processes and efficiencies
* Knowledge of finance and accounting software packages
* Knowledge of tax related rules and legislation and the ability interpret them.
* Proven analytical skills-ability to interpret or generate all types of financial data and financial reports.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated leadership ability and team management skills
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 11th March 2011.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
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