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Job Reference FC 01/2018
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer of AGRA, the Financial Controller is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and planning, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, treasury management, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Allocation, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition;
- Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances;
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting;
- Coordinate preparation for all audits;
- Lead on technical accounting issues for compliance;
- Lead month-end and year-end close process;
- Manage AGRA’s treasury and cash flows and support in management of investments;
- Ensure quality control and value for money on financial transactions;
- Manage and comply with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings in all countries with AGRA presence;
- Effective management and utilization of all financial systems;
- Ensure risks associated with financial processes are identified, assessed and mitigated;
- Ensure timely resolution of audit issues;
- Supervise and coach the accounting team and Regional Finance & Administration Officers; establishes and coordinates work plans for the team;
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are clean, accurate and are cleared in a timely manner as per AGRA procedures; and
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Qualifications
- Proven relevant working experience as a senior finance professional with solid management experience in challenging financial environment;
- 10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience;
- Advanced degree in Accounting;
- CPA (K) essential;
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
- Experience with creating financial statements;
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process;
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills; and
- Strong people management skills.
- An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV in English (including your e-mail address and telephone contacts to esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before
12 February 2018, quoting the job reference number, and addressed to:
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way – Westlands,
P.O Box 40092 – GPO 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
AGRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organisation. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualifications.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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