Head of Finance job in Kenya

Senior Management Opportunities
 

Our client is a well-established state corporation involved in commercial operations and is also one of the fastest growing organisations in its sector. 

In order to achieve its ambitious growth plans, the organisation is recruiting highly experienced, self-driven individuals with the ability to think strategically and develop long term plans.
 

It is currently seeking to fill the following positions:
 

Head of Finance

Ref: HF/11/13 

Reporting to the General Manager-Finance and Administration, the Head of Finance will be responsible for formulating, planning and implementing finance related activities of the Corporation.

 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing financial and management reporting to ensure timely issuance of reports;
• Managing the treasury function and securing funding at competitive rates;
• Developing and ensuring timely implementation of financial strategic plans;
• Preparing and monitoring budgets;
• Ensuring optimum and effective working capital management;
• Acting as the chief liaison with external auditors and KRA;
• Ensuring efficient revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting;
• Developing and ensuring compliance to company policies and statutory requirements; and
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the finance team.

Skills and Attributes

• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or Strategic Management;
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting;
• CPA/ACCA;
• Member of ICPAK or other recognised accounting body;
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which must be at a senior management level;
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment; and
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Head of Human Resources and Administration

Ref: HR/11/13

Reporting to the General Manager-Finance and Administration, the Head of Human Resources and Administration will be responsible for attracting, developing and retaining skilled, motivated and high performing employees.
 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the annual HR business plan;
• Formulating, reviewing and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures;
• Developing and implementing equitable job grading and salary structures;
• Developing manpower plans, staff recruitment, training and development programs;
• Providing leadership in performance management and appraisal processes;
• Developing and implementing staff motivation and retention initiatives;
• Managing employee relations, welfare, compensation, benefits, safety and health; and
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the HR and Administration team.

Skills and Attributes

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management or Human Resources Management;
• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Member of IHRM or other recognised HR professional body;
• At least 10 years relevant experience, 5 of which must be at a manager level in a busy environment; and
• Excellent communication, counselling and conflict resolution skills.

If your career objectives match any of these challenging and exciting roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating the reference number, your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts to reach us on or before 13 December 2013 addressed to:
 

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place
Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100, 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke