Head of Finance

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<li>Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other required reports.</li>
<li>Manage finance team for all projects in Kenya.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.</li>
<li>Develop and implement strategies to monitor, measure, and mitigate liquidity risk exposure across the organization</li>
<li>Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during annual audits and regulatory examinations.</li>
<li>Assist department heads and senior management in developing annual budgets.</li>
<li>Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.</li>
<li>Prepare regular forecasts to support business planning and decision-making processes.</li>
<li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities based on financial data and provide insights to senior management.</li>
<li>Manage cash flow and liquidity by monitoring cash balances, forecasting cash needs, and optimising cash resources.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.</li>
<li>Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.</li>
<li>Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of cash flow reports each month.</li>
<li>Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.</li>
<li>Ensure deadlines for the monthly close process are met.</li>
<li>Perform tasks as assigned by the Country Head and CFO, subject to evolving business needs.</li>
<li>Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.</li>
<li>Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.</li>
<li>Promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting by accurately, clearly, and promptly communicating financial information.</li>
<li>Ensure procurement is conducted in line with the company's Governance Handbook.</li>
<li>Review financial transactions in line with the company’s policies</li>
<li>Identify weekly payments for CFO and Country Head review in line with the company’s payment processes</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelors degree in finance or a related field</li>
<li>A masters degree is preferred</li>
<li>At least 10 years of experience with a minimum of five years' experience in a Senior position.</li>
<li>CPA or ACCA required.</li>
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