Regional Financial Controller Career 2015

Job Description

MWC is a Human Resource Consultancy firm that provides top notch human capital solutions.

We are hiring for the Regional Financial Controller position, for our client

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of accounts

Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management

Responsibility for all journals and final GL balances including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems

Supervise and monitor the preparation of the financial statements of the company

Coordination of external audit activities with  auditors

Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the main Board to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the company’s strategy and objectives

Budgets and forecasts

Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the Board and third party stakeholders

Financial management & controls

Effectively manage the working capital components of the company with specific attention to stocks, suppliers, debtors and cash balances

Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings

Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and payments to all employees

Review and update, in line with good practice, the company’s internal control environment and produce a Controls and Procedures manual for review and adoption by management

To assist the Accountant  in respect of periodic reports to the company’s Audit Committee explaining the processes adopted and undertaken by management  to  keep  under  regular  review  the  effectiveness  of  internal controls covering financial, operational & compliance controls

Play an active role in assisting management in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization

Staff

Effectively manage, motivate and develop the Finance department

Supervise & review performance of individuals in the Finance team

Implementation of a change management culture by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where necessary

Give direction and leadership towards the achievement of each subsidiary’s strategy and its annual goals and objectives

Liaise with different departments to ensure the Finance dept. is properly supporting the needs of the operating businesses

Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, brokers, bankers and other parties as directed by the Chief Operating Officer

Keep key stakeholders up to date on progress against key milestones

Ensure the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager are kept informed of industry developments which are relevant to the operation of an efficient finance function

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s  Degree in the relevant field, Masters Degree preferred

A fully chartered Accountant registered with the relevant professional body

7-10 years of relevant experience, 3 should be  in a similar role

Demonstration of high level of integrity

Results orientation and analytical skills

Strong and proven people management skills

Excellent presentation and report writing skills

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs to headhunt@mwconsulting.co.ke.

The subject of the email should clearly read Regional Financial Controller.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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