Treasury Manager Job In Kenya.

Job Purpose
Forecasts and manages all cash flows, performs detailed analysis of financing requirements, supervises treasury operations and manages banking relationships.

Is responsible for reviewing Insurance portfolio and ensuring optimal coverage. Prepares decision support information and reports on the credit needs of the OPCO, as well as on receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, custody of funds, securities, and other financial instruments. Usually operates with minimal supervision and occasional review of completed work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Manage cash and liquidity in order to contribute to the optimization of profit, guarantee smooth business operations and protect the company against adverse impact on EBITDA because of currency and interest rate fluctuations:

* Develops and maintains 12 months rolling forecast
* Works closely with various functions to improve the cash forecasting effort and interest income/expense
* Analyses ways to improve the cash cycle, and where appropriate make recommendations for cost saving, propriety and efficiency
* Assists the Chief Finance Officer to effectively manage the cash
* Identifies the OPCO’s’ main financial risks (both currency and interest rates)
* Proposes, and after approval, implements a hedging strategy for managing identified foreign exchange and interest rate risks within the OPCO.
* Acts as the primary liaison between banks and insurance companies.
* Advises management on Treasury related matters.

Insurance and risk management:
* Analyses existing insurance portfolio and recommends improvements
* Coordinates risk surveys and audits requested by insurance companies
* Reviews and recommends process improvements that will enhance efficiency

Works with department managers through the development process of each budget, including monthly, quarterly and yearly reports, and exemplifies revenues and expenses.

Prepares reports on the credit needs of the OPCO as well as on receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, custody of funds, securities and other financial instruments and

Manage, Develop and motivate staff:
* Defines roles and sets performance targets for team
* Monitors and gives feedback on performance
* Identifies training needs and offers on job training
* Communicates training needs that require external facilitation to the Learning and Development Manager.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
* University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting; MBA desirable ; 2 years with Advanced Degree
* Professional accounting qualification for instance, CPA or ACCA
* Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting, cash management, financial statements and financial analysis processes
* Knowledgeable of Treasury management processes
* Able to work with managers throughout company in analyzing financial situations
* Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
* IT literacy
* Able to operate in a performance driven organization
* Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
* Knowledge of English and/or French
* Substantial relevant experience in a similar role
* Fluency in English and or French
* Local nationals will be given priority, however my client will consider exceptional expatriate application

The application email needs to be info@synergygloballtd.com. The job closing date is 5th October.

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Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

A very dynamic Group of Companies with several property investments is seeking a mature accountant between the age of 35-45 to oversee the finances of the group companies.

Oversee the entire financial management of the Group, ensure financial reporting is done timely and correctly, preparation of the annual budgets of the Group companies, management of the Group’s properties and other investments including a flower farm

Position Requirement

The candidate should be:

·         A qualified ACCA/CPA having at least 5 years of continuous work experience in a similar office.

·         Be very conversant with Sage and other accounting packages

·         Should be well versed in Gujrati or Hindi

·         A self-motivated, highly inspired individual having good interpersonal skills.

·         Be proficient in accounting and tax matters with good analytical, report writing and presentation skills.

·         Ability to work with architects

Applications to be received no later than 30th September 2010

CVs to be sent to:

DN/A 733
P.O. B0x 49010 GPO 00100

Nairobi

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Muthaiga Country Club Pastry Chef Job in Kenya

The Role:

·         With the Executive Chef, plan appropriate desserts for all the menus.

·         Create new recipes and conduct testing and evaluation of new pastry and dessert recipes.

·         Order supplies from various vendors and, in some cases, go directly to growers for the freshest possible fruits and berries.

·         Prepare budgets for the pastry department in conjunction with the Executive Chef.

·         Supervise the apprentices and chefs in training within the pastry kitchen.

·         Provide training on pastry and dessert making.

·         Achieve the food margins required.

The Candidate:

·         Aged between 30 to 40 years.

·         Passionate and creative – Natural artistic talent important.

·         Utalii training or equivalent.

·         Minimum five years experience in a 4/5 star establishment.

·         Up to date with culinary art trends.

To apply for the above position forward a letter of application (detailing your qualifications, experience and suitability for the position) and  CV to recruiting@mcc.co.ke on or before 1st October 2010.

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