The Financial Manager will be responsible for implementing the companies’ finance strategy, policies and processes. S/he will lead the finance team, support fundraising, conduct financial analysis, manage external relations and provide accurate, timely financial reports to all stakeholders. The Financial Manager manages the company budget and ensures that our financial risk management policy is upheld. S/he will be a key player in driving growth for the companies.
Specific responsibilities include:
Planning
Develop financial and tax strategies
Maintain the 5-year business plan and annual budget
Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction
Operations
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
Manage and motivate the Finance team
Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations
Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems
Implement operational best practices
Financial Reporting
Produce timely and accurate financial reports
Oversee the issuance of financial information
Report financial results to the executive management team and the supervisory board
Treasury Management
Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
Support debt and equity financing
Partnerships & External Relationships
Participate in conference calls with the investment community
Maintain relationships with local and international lenders
Represent the company with investment advisers and investors
Qualifications and competencies
Bachelor degree specializing in Finance or Accounting CPA
At least 6+ years of progressively responsible financial experience for a fast growing consumer retail or financial institution, preferably in East Africa
Strong leadership and management skills
Proven financial and treasury management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team
Demonstrable experience in leading organizations to profitability
High command in operating and implementing functionality for enterprise-level accounting systems
High level of oral and written communication skills
Fluency in English
Compensation and benefits
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.
