Are you just as motivated by delivering exceptional operational finance as buiding and improving financial systems? Are you fair but firm with managing financial processes? Are you excited to grow with a funded start-up as they change access to goods across Sub-Saharn Africa?
The Financial Controller Kenya Operations is responsible for leading the finance division of the Kenya operations of Heya!/New Light Africa.
The duties of the Financial Controller are centered around three key axis within the Kenya operations of New Light Africa/Heya!:
(1) Financial planning and reporting,
(2) Logistics, procurement and stock control and
(3) Debt collection. The Financial Controller Kenya Operations should demonstrate mastery of accounting procedures and standards, strong understanding of financial reports and excellent cash management capabilities.
This role will report to the group Financial Controller based in the UK. The right person for this role will consistenly impove the processess and deliver excellent accounting standards. This role will be largely self-led, with input from the group Financial Controller. This position currently holds no management responsibitites.
Responsibilites include:
Financial Planning and Reporting [Time Allocation: 40%]
Debt Collection [Time Allocation: 30%]
Logistics, Procurement and Stock Control [Time Allocation: 30%]
Does this Sound like you?
Experienced: A CPA (level 3), with 5+ years experience of excellent on-the-job delivery and thorough processes in all operational finances
Motivated: By the opportunity to build out an exciting department on the intersection of credit and product accounting
Firm: You follow the rules and don’t mind not being everyone’s favourite to ensure financial systems are followed
Energized: By consistently figuring out ways to build and improve upon financial systems for the good of the company. If there’s a way to save time and money, you’ll find it!
Knowledgeable: About the intricacies of the managing the finances for a company dealing in products
Shortlist is managing the recruitment of this role on behalf of New Light Africa/Heya!
