Natural Sweeteners Producer Finance & Administration Manager Job in Nakuru, Kenya (400K)

Finance & Administration Manager – Nakuru

Our client, one of the leading Producers of Natural Sweeteners, is looking for a hands-on and driven Finance & Administration Manager for their offices in Nakuru. 

The successful   candidate will drive the finance and administration function for the company in Kenya. 

The role will provide F&A support within the local team, the field teams and a direct link to the global head office through the relevant departments. 

Experience in the agriculture/horticulture sector is an added advantage.

 

Key Responsibilities;

• Developing accurate financial plans and projections for the company operations in Kenya.


• Implementation of company financial strategy.


• Preparing annual multi currency budgets, cash flow forecasts with full analysis of business performance Vs budgeted forecast.


• Working closely with local and international management teams on strategic, commercial and business development issues.


• Monitoring and analyzing financial reports and records, communicating them at group level, in compliance with local, UK GAAP and IFRS.


• Develop strong relations with relevant business partners such as banks, government officials, insurance, auditors and other key suppliers.


• Provide an HR function for the company in line with group policy and local legislation.


• Through the HR function provide all staff with the relevant training requirement.


• Fleet maintenance and tracking.


• Providing business function support and financial leadership through the teams.


• Monitor and improve staff wellbeing and performance through the teams.


• Deliver an efficient and transparent procurement department with a timely, quality service to the business.


• Facilitate legal and contractual support through the business.


• IT service provision to the highest level with emphasis on internal control mechanisms.

Qualifications

• BSc accounting & finance.


• Must be CPA / ACCA certified.


• At least 10 years of management experience.


• Experience in the agriculture or horticulture sector.


• Driven and ambitious.


• Excellent leadership skills.


• Practical and hands-on.


• High integrity.


• Excellent communication skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 400,000/= (Approx. 4,000 USD)

Deadline: 20th February 2016   

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: 

Blixen Court, Karen Road,

Karen.

We endeavor to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****