A global
privately held investment developing a 111 acres farm of export-grade fresh
flowers in Crater Lake Naivasha, Kenya is seeking the following key hires to
help build the organization:
Chief
Financial Officer (CFO)
The CFO will
report to General Manager, work closely with the other department heads,
including but not limited to Production, Post-Harvest, Informational
Technology, Human Resource, and Accounting Manager.
Primary responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities:
The CFO will
have the following responsibilities:
- Oversee Human Resources,
Procurement, Accounting, and other Administrative staff to ensure
compliance with best-practices;
- Develop a cost accounting budget,
including operating metrics, and measure actual results to forecasted
figures;
- Design and implement adequate
accounting procedures;
- Craft a tax and fiscal strategy in
compliance with local regulations;
- Develop and manage local banking,
auditing, and legal relationships;
- Prepare financial statements on a
quarterly and annual basis;
- Prepare materials for the Board of
Directors.
Requirements:
A successful
candidate for the role of CFO, will have the following credentials:
- At least five years of senior
financial leadership experience, preferably with an export driven
organization with annual sales greater than USD$20mn;
- Experience working with and/or
developing complex accounting systems;
- Experience overseeing financial
operations including budget development and scenario planning.
- Strong judgment and critical
thinking skills, with the ability to articulate and present points of view
and ideas effectively;
- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills;
- Bachelor of Commerce, MBA or similar
qualification.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive
Compensation: Competitive
Email: therecexpert@gmail.com
Deadline: 3rd July 2013
Deadline: 3rd July 2013
