CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Our client operates Africa’s number one mobile commerce network and aims to build a $1bnbusiness by connecting 100 million customers to the mobile commerce ecosystem.
The company is looking to strengthen the group functions, which will oversee the various country
operations and is looking to recruit a Chief Finance Officer.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Finance Officer will be a principal deputy to the
CEO providing financial direction, information and advice. The CFO will direct and oversee all of
the financial activities, including strategic financial planning for future business growth, reporting,
and setting up of robust financial systems.
Responsibilities
· Contribute to strategic planning and development through provision of advice and guidance on
financial strategy.
· Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
· Ensure that the company has optimal financial management systems and processes that are
embedded with optimal internal controls and support smooth operations and reporting.
· Develop, integrate and utilize all financial information and analysis of data to ensure effective
spend and provide insight into the organizations operations.
· Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements.
· Prepare and present Board papers and ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial
reports and records that meet international financial reporting standards.
· Oversee the coordination and activities of the external auditor and ensure all audit issues are
resolved.
· Develop and implement risk management policies.
· Investigate and recommend on benefit plans that the company can offer (new) employees with
the objective to attract or retain qualified individuals.
· Participate in development of new business and identification of financing opportunities.
· Develop competent finance team by providing establishing and implementing short and long
term department goals and training and provision of assistance in execution of tasks.
· Foster and cultivate good relationships with financial institutions, investors, suppliers, official
authorities and other agencies.
Requirements
· Business degree majoring in Finance or Accounting with a professional accounting qualification
such as CPA or ACCA.
· Over 7 years experience in strategic financial planning and execution.
· Knowledge of contract law and change management will be an added advantage.
· Sound knowledge of financial management and accounting procedures.
· Proven analytical skills-ability to interpret or generate all types of financial data and financial
reports, statements, and financial modeling and business plans.
· Demonstrable leadership ability with excellent interpersonal skill.
· Well developed planning and organizing skills.
· Willing to travel to the various country offices.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a
detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime
phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business
Wednesday 24th August 2011.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Adept Systems, August 2011.