Chief Finance Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Chief Finance Officer

One of the largest IT Companies in Sub-Sahara Africa, head quartered in Nairobi, with branches in five countries in Africa wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the above position:

Reporting to the Managing Director the successful candidate will manage the Group Finances for the IT Company’s Head Office in Kenya and its branches, and will be responsible for all aspects of the Group Financial records, standards and practices.

Job Description:

• Group accounts management and reconciliations
• Management account preparations
• Tax management and management of corporate tax returns
• Debtor and Creditor management
• Treasury management
• Cash Flow management
• Payroll account management
• Business Case development (project costing, analysis and follow-up)
• Financial record management
• Asset management
• Negotiating skills with multiple banks for structuring financial requirements
• Practical experience in East African Trade finance

Professional Qualifications and Profile:

• University Degree in Finance, Accounts; or equivalent
• CPA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and with group consolidation experience
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience at the senior level of a large organization
• Working knowledge of accounting/finance ERP packages
• Good people management skills
• Good oral communication skills, in English, Swahili and Hindi
• Preferably a Kenya citizen aged between 35 and 50 years

If you feel you meet the requirements, kindly email your CV, copies of your relevant certifications, references, and your current remuneration to hr@cforecruitment.co.ke before 7th April 2014.