Financial Controller Career in Kenya - Retail Industry

We are in the Retail industry that enhances healthy lifestyles of its clients is in need is in need of a Financial Controller who will plan, direct, control and coordinate all the operations of the department to ensure the set objectives are achieved in a timely and professional manner.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Managing the finance and accounting functions 
• Initiate and guide the preparation of forecasts of company revenue, working capital, expenditure and return on investment 
• Oversee the Finance department and all chain stores 
• Updating and enforcement of cost accounting’ treasury management; risk and taxation, receivables policies and procedures 
• Ability to measure cost effectiveness of Company 
• Preparing annual budgets, management accounts, variance reports and cash flows 
• Reviewing and strengthening the internal control environment and business processes 
• Implementing and enhancing the management information systems
• Liaison with the external auditors including managing the annual audit process
• Ensuring compliance with all legal statutes 
• Planning and decision making
• Oversee company accounting so as to ensure that the accounts are prepared in line with provisions of International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
• Approve payments to suppliers in line with the company’s financial procedures 
• Monitor the Company’s corporate liquidity through regular and accurate cash projections 
• Oversee tax planning, computation and payment of all taxes including import and export duties, corporate tax, VAT tax, PAYE among others 
•  Liaising with Bank and Insurance officials in connection with the Financial and Insurance needs of the company 
• Any other duties assigned by the management 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• The ideal candidate should have a university degree in accounting/ finance. 
• CPA (K) 
• Experience in similar position of at least 4 years 
• Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis and financial reporting preparation 
• Strong accounting skills and experience 
• Experience working in the retail industry will be an added advantage 

Skills 

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: 

• Supervisory skills 
• Team building skills 
• Problem solving skills 
• Good organization skills 
• Integrity and ethical

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com
 

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted. 

All applicants must send scanned copies of their pay slips and testimonials as part of the application.
 

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