Financial Controller at Duma works

Ref Number 3215

Duma Works is recruiting a Financial Controller for our client in Nairobi. The hiring firm specializes in the trade of agricultural commodities in East Africa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise petty cash, banking and payroll.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Prepare annual audited accounts.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and escalate for approval.
• Ensure that all monthly and periodical financial returns are filed with the relevant authorities.
• Efficiently manage cash flow.
• Advise on investment decisions based on income & cash flow.
• Liaise with external auditors e.g. KRA for both legal and statutory compliance.
• Supervise the team to ensure that billing and collections are done on time.
• Supervise the property manager to ensure that the properties generate ROI.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Help in projects analysis.

Requirements

• Strathmore Business School Graduate is mandatory.
• Able to work with banks or investors, understand tools of finances available within the market and Agribusiness context.
• CPA (K)/ACCA Finalist.
• At least 5years relevant experience 3 of which are at a Senior level in accounting & finance.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.

Additional attributes

• Self-motivated and well organised
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate pro activity and due diligence