Financial Controller at Grant Thornton Kenya

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Finance Department in East Africa and lead the Finance Control function for all the East African entities.

Main responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight to the Finance in the East Africa Region
• Manage the Regional financial reporting, financial analysis, cash flow and profit and loss reporting, as well as the yearly budget for the Region
• Drive cost efficiencies throughout the Region, particularly in Finance and IT
• Build a strong finance team in Eastern Africa
• Support the District Chief Executive Officer during the forecast and Budget processes as well as in investments decisions
• Ensure alignment to the Group’s financial and financial reporting requirements
• Ensure all process and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered to In charge of local
• Statutory figure accounts as well as focal point with the auditors
• Ensure compliance with international and local statutory and legal requirements and Group guidelines, including Ethics and Risk management
• Performs all others duties assigned by the District Chief Executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of degree in Accounting, or related field, from a recognized local or international tertiary education institution.
• 5 years’ relevant work experience in similar capacity in Multi-National Company
• Must be a CPA (K) finalist and registered with ICPAK
• Must have experience in ZIG and TARION
• High level of professionalism and Integrity