Jobs in Kenya: Finance Director

Finance Jobs in Kenya
Finance Director
Our client has been a leading development and project management Company in the region and is now positioning itself to become the largest Real Estate developer in the region.
To achieve this objective, they are seeking to recruit a Finance Director. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Director will take the lead in crafting an effective finance strategy for the Group, effective financial analysis, reporting, tax and audit processes.
Principal Accountabilities:
To provide expertise in formulation, development and implementation of Finance Strategy for the organization
To strategically design the Finance arm of the organization in order to accomplish its plans and to achieve its objectives within the group.
To provide leadership for the Finance department; ensure effective and timely audit, operations, and tax processes
To provide financial and accounting information, provide financial analysis and make recommendations to senior management and the board that will enable smooth and accurate decision making
To oversee the management of organization assets and ensure general financial well being of the Group
To ensure timely reports to management are designed and are accurate to keep the management and directors informed on the financial performance of the organization
To identify opportunities for growth
To monitor the company’s financial health to ensure the business meets the set profitability and growth targets
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
CPA (K) or ACCA qualification
An MBA or Masters in Finance from a leading educational institution
Minimum 10 years experience; 3 of which must be in a senior finance position
Must demonstrate strategic thinking and leadership skills
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 18th November 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.