Operations Leader - Kenya CoE Job

Corporate Finance & Operating ComponentsGE is a diversified technology; media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300 000 people worldwide.GBS MEA is a fast-growing (30% + revenue growth in 07) professional services organization providing centres of excellence for statutory, VAT and tax reporting and payroll and small business services to GE businesses throughout Middle East and AfricaGE is expanding in Sub-Sahara Africa region and we are inviting Accounting Operations professionals to join our GBS team in Kenya (Global Business Services). Kenya Center is currently supporting GE operations in the following African Centers: Kenya, Tanzania, DRC, Ghana, Zambia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Senegal, more countries are in the process of registrationØ Establish and Lead GBS Financial Services Operations function to support all Kenya COE centers
Ø Ensure excellence in AP, AR, Acc Recs, Interco, Treasury, T&L processes.
Ø Establish Six sigma Operational excellence by developing and implementing new Policies & procedures
Ø Follow internal controls to prevent Compliance risks, establish strong Improper Payments, AML, Work with Suppliers & Government, Data privacy controls.
Ø Ensure no PO, no Pay process & controls, Policy 6.0, 3 way match
Ø Analyze, book, Pay and reconcile T&L (Travel and Living) expenses
Ø Analyze, Book, Pay and reconcile AP (Accounts Payables)
Ø Monthly/ Quarterly Cash Flow forecasting
Ø Analyze financial transactions, determine accuracy, ensure completeness and compliance to established policies & procedures and GAAP
Ø Lead, coach and develop Operations team
Ø Work closely with GBS Center Leaders, Business Operations / Finance teams to ensure excellence in Services
Ø Drive continuous process improvement in the Operational/ Accounting processes.
Ø Analyze financial transactions, determine accuracy, completeness and conformance to established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standardsØ Bachelor’s degree, major in Finance/ Accounting.
Ø Minimum 4 years relevant experience, preferably in Shared Services function of a big multinational Company.
Ø Solid communication, organization and documentation skills.
Ø Strong interpersonal/teamwork skills.
Ø Solid computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ø Having project management & coaching experience would be an asset.
Ø Ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively in a team. Relationship Building & Networking Skills with internal organization and customers
Ø Fluency in Portuguese language* Excellent execution skills, ability to drive change/ process improvements
* Strong Leadership, Project Management skills
* Flexibility, with a positive attitude to change
* Proactive and able to influence others
* Highly organised and able to take ownership
* Desire to work in a dynamic environment  

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