REGIONAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - EAST AFRICA

Our client is one of the worldwide leaders in the agri-business sector.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, you will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the financial and accounting information for 5 Business Units in Kenya and Tanzania and you will accompany the opening of three additional offices in the region. Reporting to Regional Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

¢ Close the general ledger and reconciling all relevant income statements and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis,
¢ Develop and lead multiple accounting teams across profit centres and origins,
¢ Align East African operations to Group objectives,
¢ Control F/X risk exposure,
¢ Analyze the financial information, detailing assets, profit and loss statement,
¢ Prepare debt covenant compliance, weekly asset & loan reports for banks and analyze the information for accuracy,
¢ Manage and record the collection of monies due for goods and services delivered and coordinate recovery actions,
¢ Oversee annual audit process of company's accounts,
¢ Ensure compliance of all divisions with group policy,
¢ Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, and processes and data,
¢ Analyze and report on the management accounts and KPI's and providing monthly & quarterly results.

The ideal candidate will be the holder of a degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline with a with a minimum of 5 years of management experience in finance, in an accounting department of a large corporation.

An experience on the African continent is required for this position.
Knowledge of French and a previous regional management experience would be a plus.

Net cash remuneration plus expatriate benefits (housing, transportation, medical insurance...)

Your application will be sent to Jonathan Sindel

Reference : QJOS586538

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