Our client is the leading producer of quality steel and plastic products, used for domestic, commercial, public and industrial purposes. They offer a one-stop service and diversified product shop for the entire steel and plastic industry in East and Central Africa through their manufacturing and distribution locations. Their Kenya company is part of the group and specializes in the manufacturing of galvanized wire for the construction, fencing and cable industry.

What we offer

• Our client offers an international working environment in the challenging African market;
• Welcoming new people to the organizational family, they offer competitive salary package with additional benefits like housing, transportation, phone, car and paid annual leave as per interview and assessment rounds.

Who you are
As a mature Finance professional, you are looking for a new step in your career. You are dedicated to develop the financial health of the Kenyan organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven working experience with SAP;In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices;
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods;Strong leadership and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication and people skills;Best negotiation skills and capability handling communication with major finance institutions;

Education & Qualifications:

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field;
• MSc/MBA is an advantage;CA certificate is mandatory;
• Proven experience for 5 - 7 years as senior Finance professional;Available to relocate to Kenya;

Description
This role is directly responsible for accounts and finance function for the organization by ensuring the execution of the following:

• Reports financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements. This shall involve but not limited to designing and implementing systems and procedures; budgeting, supervising the consolidation of accounts and preparation of the management accounts, interim quarterly reports and annual reports for the organization;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to include but not limited to construction industry, capital acquisition from the public and financial institutions, tax compliance, contingencies arising from contractual obligations. This role shall involve advising management on minimization of regulatory and contractual risks and associated contingencies that are in disfavor of the organization\'s objectives;
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances in accordance with approved budgets and forecasts in pursuit of maximizing shareholders\' returns as well as earnings to book ratio;
• Develops and implements finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives;
• Establishes and implements finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change;
• Develops and implements organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion;
• Develops and implements action plans for financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, staff requirements and monetary resources;
• Maximizes return on invested capital by identifying investment opportunities; maintaining relationships with the investment community;
• Ensure proper costing and pricing of the traded products of the organization in pursuit of maximizing profit, optimizing the cash conversion cycle in comparison with competition;
• Ensure safeguarding of all the assets of the organization as well as handling insurance related function for the organization, which includes selection of insurance companies, planning for optimum insurance management, and early settlement of claims;
• Coordinate internal and external audits for both transactions and systems to ensure financial and systems integrity of the internal controls in the organization;
• Updates personal and departmental job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;

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