Our client operates Africa’s number one mobile commerce network and aims to build a $1bn business by connecting 100 million customers to the mobile commerce ecosystem.
The company is looking to strengthen the group functions, which will oversee the various country operations and is looking to recruit a Chief Finance Officer.
The company is looking to strengthen the group functions, which will oversee the various country operations and is looking to recruit a Chief Finance Officer.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Finance Officer will be a principal deputy to the CEO
providing financial direction, information and advice. The CFO will direct and oversee all of the financial activities, including strategic financial planning for future business growth, reporting, and setting up of robust financial systems.
providing financial direction, information and advice. The CFO will direct and oversee all of the financial activities, including strategic financial planning for future business growth, reporting, and setting up of robust financial systems.
Responsibilities
Contribute to strategic planning and development through provision of advice and guidance on financial strategy.
Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
Ensure that the company has optimal financial management systems and processes that are embedded with optimal internal controls and support smooth operations and reporting.
Develop, integrate and utilize all financial information and analysis of data to ensure effective spend and provide insight into the organizations operations.
Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present Board papers and ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and records that meet international financial reporting standards.
Oversee the coordination and activities of the external auditor and ensure all audit issues are resolved.
Develop and implement risk management policies.
Investigate and recommend on benefit plans that the company can offer (new) employees with the objective to attract or retain qualified individuals.
Participate in development of new business and identification of financing opportunities.
Develop competent finance team by providing establishing and implementing short and long term department goals and training and provision of assistance in execution of tasks.
Foster and cultivate good relationships with financial institutions, investors, suppliers, official authorities and other agencies.
Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
Ensure that the company has optimal financial management systems and processes that are embedded with optimal internal controls and support smooth operations and reporting.
Develop, integrate and utilize all financial information and analysis of data to ensure effective spend and provide insight into the organizations operations.
Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present Board papers and ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and records that meet international financial reporting standards.
Oversee the coordination and activities of the external auditor and ensure all audit issues are resolved.
Develop and implement risk management policies.
Investigate and recommend on benefit plans that the company can offer (new) employees with the objective to attract or retain qualified individuals.
Participate in development of new business and identification of financing opportunities.
Develop competent finance team by providing establishing and implementing short and long term department goals and training and provision of assistance in execution of tasks.
Foster and cultivate good relationships with financial institutions, investors, suppliers, official authorities and other agencies.
Requirements
Business degree majoring in Finance or Accounting with a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
Over 7 years experience in strategic financial planning and execution.
Knowledge of contract law and change management will be an added advantage.
Sound knowledge of financial management and accounting procedures.
Proven analytical skills-ability to interpret or generate all types of financial data and financial reports, statements, and financial modeling and business plans.
Demonstrable leadership ability with excellent interpersonal skill.
Well developed planning and organizing skills.
Willing to travel to the various country offices.
Over 7 years experience in strategic financial planning and execution.
Knowledge of contract law and change management will be an added advantage.
Sound knowledge of financial management and accounting procedures.
Proven analytical skills-ability to interpret or generate all types of financial data and financial reports, statements, and financial modeling and business plans.
Demonstrable leadership ability with excellent interpersonal skill.
Well developed planning and organizing skills.
Willing to travel to the various country offices.
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 Wednesday 24th August 2011.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.
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