Our client is looking to hire a Head of Finance who will be responsible for the integrity of financial information and administration of accounting activities, consolidating results from Business Units within scope. This role provides Divisional management with timely and accurate financial reports and statistics and enforces a system of internal control and accounting principles.
Responsibilities
- Developing the Company finance strategy and objectives;
- Providing financial leadership to the Company;
- Reviewing and implementing sound financial accounting policies to achieve company’s strategic objectives;
- Preparing accurate and timely financial reports to aid management decision making;
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reviews;
- Managing, reviewing and timely reporting of the monthly financial results, quarterly, half-year and year-end reporting ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met;
- Monitoring revenue and expenditures, making recommendations and appropriate action to ensure sound financial controls;
- Providing cost and benefit analysis to support all significant decisions in the Company;
- Maintain the integrity of the Company’s financial information;
- Written and oral reporting of strategic and financial issues to the Company’s Executive Committee and the Board of Directors;
- Managing the budgeting and planning process including forecasting;
- Regulatory reporting to the Insurance Regulatory Authority;
- Capital management, maximizing profit and return on capital;
- Playing the lead role in and managing the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls that are consistent with the rest of the Group;
- Overseeing the management information system and ensuring that it adequately addresses business needs;
- Managing the taxation affairs of the Company;
- Managing the annual statutory audit process;
- Setting the framework for developing a value adding finance function that provides customer focused finance solutions to business problems;
- Liaison with external auditors, Group Internal Audit; and
- Playing a leading role in coaching and developing the finance team.
Qualifications
- Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
- Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA holder;
- Membership of professional finance/accounting bodies e.g. ICPAK;
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a vibrant organization, four (4) of which must be in a senior management position progressively within a busy finance or accounting department;
- Have expert business knowledge and proficiency in financial management, analytical research, leadership, corporate communication, and strategic planning; and
- High standards of professionalism and integrity.
Salary: Ksh 300,000
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