VACANT POSITION: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
Our client dealing with manufacturing of food products is looking to hire Chief Finance officer.
Job Location; Nyahururu
Reporting: The Position reports to the Managing Director and The Management Board.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Chief Financial Officer position is accountable for Planning, Implementation and Running of all the finance activities of a company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Management;
- Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s Strategic plans, performance metrics, and business models.
- Manage the company’s financial situation by observing the current capital structure and developing long-term financial goals.
- Evaluate work plans, resourcing and quality control for corporate deliverables.
- Manage and direct company operations to meet budget and other financial goals.
- Develop, establish, and direct the execution of operating policies to support overall company objectives.
- Team Development and fostering a performance based culture.
- Oversee all administrative functions, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting;
- Develop and maintain Operating Budget.
- Take charge of the profit and loss responsibility for quarterly results.
- Take lead in budgeting, costing, resourcing and reporting, systems and procedures, regulatory compliance and relations, product development and delivery, customer service, procurement, data management and technology.
- Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.
- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendation.
Risk Management;
- Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile.
- Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry.
- Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
- Maintain appropriate insurance
- Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
- Report risk issues to the management.
- Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
Operations;
- Implement operational best practices
- Take a leadership position over operations, logistics, warehousing and distribution.
- Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced
- Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
Funding and Investment Management
- Communicate, engage and interact with CEO and Management Board.
- Arrange for debt financing and equity financing.
- Maintain banking relationships
- Represent the company with investment bankers and investors
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS;
- An MBA holder or equivalent professional achievements
- A degree in finance / accounting and full professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA
- At least 7- 8 year in a Managerial Capacity
- Past Experience in Manufacturing.
- Must have Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
- Experience in implementation of computerized financial systems and / or ERP
- Sound professional judgment, personal drive, integrity, initiative, resourcefulness and cross-cultural sensitivity
- Leadership, team-building and motivational skills
All applications should be done on or before close of business 30TH October 2020 on link below:https://reedsafricaconsult.com/upload-cv/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted