RVR Financial Controller, Business Process, and Business Analysis Officer Jobs in Kenya

Rift Valley Railways is a major rail and marine transport service provider with operations in Kenya and Uganda. We have heavily invested in a business turnaround project that will see us become the best logistics and transport company in Africa by 2020. In an effort to realize our business turnaround Strategy and the RVR Vision, we seek to recruit highly talented and performance oriented associates in the following positions:
Financial Controller (Uganda) – Ref - RVR 12/8/1
Reporting to the Head of Accounting and Tax, the Individual will oversee the running of the finance function of the Rift Valley Railways (Uganda).Develop and maintain up to date internal controls, systems and processesLead and supervise a team of accounting and payroll staffEnsure compliance with corporate taxation, statutory requirements and accounting standardsProduce accurate and timely financial information on the company’s financial status and performance (including financial statements, reports, annual reports & budgets)Prepare and consolidate operational financial reports on a regular basisDevelop monitor and ensure the implementation of departmental budgets and overall company budgetsCo-ordinate and ensure timely external audits and limited reviewsAssist in developing and implementation of the strategy, financial policies and proceduresAct as the main point of contact with bankers, auditors and tax agents and provide them with the required information on behalf of the company.Undertake treasury management including the review and monitoring of the company’s cash flow projections as well as forex dealings.Manage creditors and financial approval of purchase orders.Education, Skill competencies, Experience & Motivational requirements:Bachelor’s degree and/ or Master’s degree in Commerce/ Accounting/ Finance/ Business AdministrationBe a qualified Accountant with CPA(U), CPA(K), ACCA, ACAMembership of professional accounting body i.e. ICPAK, ICPAU, ICPA, ICMA8 years’ experience in a senior management level, finance role in a large organization.Sound knowledge on statutory compliance regulations and accounting policies and proceduresAnalytical, business acumen, organizing and individual leadership skillsGood written and oral communication skillsWorking experience with SAP, ERP or other accounting systems will be an added advantage.Business Process & Control Manager - Ref - RVR 12/8/2
The job holder will be Reporting to the General Manager, Finance Planning & Control, and will be responsible for building an effective internal risk and controls management.Provide analytical control mechanism and process that balance business risk/controls with operational objectivesEnsure compliance with auditing guidelines and regulations.Establishing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program consistent with Corporate Governance requirements.Design and implement an effective risk management policyProviding guidance on business process re-engineeringHead the business self-audit assessment processCoordinate the liaison between the business process owners and financeImplementing change management assessments for new business developmentsEducation, Skill competencies, Experience & Motivational requirementsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and/or Finance; MBA/CPA/CIA/CISA highly preferred5+ years’ experience in business controls as a Finance Manager (Controllership), Internal Audit Manager or Consultant. Big 4 and /or Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) experience preferredGood understanding of business risks and controls management and ERM.Ability to identify improvement opportunities and translate same from concept to realitySelf-starter with a high level of diligence and ability to work on own initiative and in conjunction with other key process leadersGoal oriented, results driven with a strong desire to see tasks through to completionAbility to develop, sustain and leverage networks / relationshipsAbility to influence others through logical reasoningAbility to interact professionally and comfortably at all levels within an organizationAbility to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivatedDemonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacityAbility to work under pressure, lead change and maximize staff productivity.Planning & Business Analysis Officer– Ref - RVR 12/8/3
Reporting to the General Manager – Planning & Control, the job holder will be responsible for the planning, generation and analysis of operational data and conducting business research.Generating operational & business data and analysis for decision making.Carrying out business research and market intelligence for planning and exploring ways of enhancing capacity.Analyzing and recommend reviews of master plan/chart in line with business/ operations plan and related targets.Evaluating operational performance based on the master plan.Determining capacity with respect to various dynamics and perimeters relating to changes in train operations.Preparing operational reportsEducation, Skill competencies, Experience & Motivational requirementsA university degree in Engineering (Production Option) or equivalent.Ability to use a wide range of software applicationsWorking knowledge or ERP’s especially SAP will be an added advantage.Problem-solving & analytical skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlinesAbility to manage relationships with multiple stakeholdersHave excellent team working skills across multiple functions & stakeholdersIf you meet the above requirements, send your application, detailed CV & relevant attachments, including day time contact phone numbers and e-mail address before August 17, 2012 to:
Recruitment@rvr.co.ke, or
The Chief Human Resource Officer
P.O.Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.