Swivel Marketing Finance Manager Job Vacancy

Swivel Marketing Ltd is a marketing support services provider specializing in experiential marketing. We also undertake other outsourced marketing and sales activities such as merchandising, sales activations and gap filling distribution.

Swivel views Africa as its play ground and in the last 4 years, it has opened fully fledged offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia. 2011 has its new frontiers too. Our driver is great innovative ideas supported by excellence in execution.

To achieve the above, we need the following additional professionals to join us:

Finance Manager

Role Description

The Finance Manager at Swivel is responsible for the management of the company finances, ensuring the company complies to the regulatory and statutory regulations and the leader in Risk and Mitigation. Ensures all projects have the right costings, stay within agreed budgets and all risks mitigated

Profile & Context:

Swivel Marketing Ltd is a below the line advertising company specializing in Experiential Marketing. Its activities include mobile activations (inclusive of roadshows), In store promotions, Launches well as other unique activations that require face to face communications.

The company was incorporated in Kenya in April 2006 and a year later it opened in Kampala, Uganda. It has since opened up in Tanzania and Ghana. Swivel Marketing Ltd key promise is in delivery of great and fresh ideas into great execution. These is underpinned by the team's key driver: - Excellence in Execution.

To achieve the above, it's imperative that clear visibility and planning of cash resources, management and control of the cash spends as well as mitigation of potential risks are constantly in looked after by a specific role hence the role of a Finance Manager.

Structure of the Organization:

Reporting To: The Managing Director with close relations with the Unit Managers.

Responsibilities

Cash and risk management:-

Develop cash flow forecasting and maintain a long term cash forecast.Manage ongoing banking relationships for maximum efficiency.Responsible for the management of Swivels Insurance covers.Champion and lead risk management program.Ensure appropriate legal and statutory regulations are adhered to and solicit external legal advice as required. Accounting and Financial controls
Manage the financial system, ensuing maximum productivity and that it meets the needs of the business today and the future.Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and the development of the team with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to meet both current and future business models.Oversee the external audit, review and analyze results and recommend for approval the audited financial statements.Prepare the financial section of the annual report.Provide direction and leadership to the accounts team in each business unit and ensure excellent service to the teams.Ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals.Develop finance and accounting team goals that are fully aligned with the Swivel Objectives goals.Lead and coach the team and recruit and retain high calibre staff.Responsible for the Swivel financial management reporting.Present monthly and year-to-date financials with accompanying analysis of results.Develop regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required.Ensure financial management reporting tolls and processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business.Develop and prepare a monthly management reporting package.Lead the annual business plan development and budgeting process.Provide ongoing financial modelling and analysis expertise to Unit Business Leaders.Lead the financial modelling and analysis to support the development of long term strategic initiatives and business plans.Lead the quarterly outlook process.The Person

To be successful in this role you will have comprehensive financial management knowledge,

A university degree in a relevant area as well as accountancy qualification (ACCA, CPA etc.).Excellent management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations are critical for this role.You will possess good planning and communication skillsAbility to coach and develop the team.Well-developed analytical skills,Adaptability and flexibility in service delivery are all essential for the role.Send your resume to careers@swivel-marketing.com.

Not later than : 24th December 2010

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