Chief Finance Office at Brites Management

Duties & Responsibilities

• Budgeting (Budget adjustment and quarterly Forecasts) of Overhead Costs and Operational Expenses
• Produce monthly trend analysis and maintenance of costs standards
• Manage the Business Administration and Controlling function of Kenya
• Assist with Performance Management of the various business units in Kenya (presentation of KPI’s and support with alignment)
• Manage Finance Closure Administration (Month/Quarter/Year End) within the company guidelines
• Manage and oversee external and internal audits and ensure unqualified reports received.
• Manage the Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts and reconciliation thereof.
• Manage Accounts Receivables and Payables within the company guidelines
• Review and develop business processes in line with company’s guidelines, maintaining process excellence and digitization/automation
• Responsible for cost saving initiatives and procurement (Operational and Overhead costs) and provide feedback and proposals to the procurement committee
• Responsible for the Risk management of the Kenya office.
• Responsible for credit policy to minimize the risk of bad debt loss
• Manage the Cash Flow of the Country within the company guidelines
• Supervision of Country level Business Systems group
• Management of Country ITC Support and Facilities functions
• Maintain a feedback channel to Area Africa BU heads, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and goals of the Kenya office.
• Management of Country Statutory Records and Reporting.
• Ensure total Compliance to company’s global standards and policies as well as local regulatory laws.
• Support the Kenya Managing Director in the implementation of policies and day to day activities
• Provide reports and analyze key data to drive improvements
• Participation in Expert Working Groups
• Responsible for setting targets and goals for individual departments within Business Administration and supporting with appropriate training and development.
• Coach and develop individual department managers and staff. Have regular performance reviews in line with company’s policy and Area Management requirement
• Resolution of high level concerns
• Ascertain that the workload is balanced amongst the various disciplines within each department
• Assist managers with problem solving and provide guidelines regarding departmental and personnel related issues
• Assist local management in selection/hiring of staff
• Create and maintain an open communication channel within Department, Area and Region
• Work closely with other area Directors on process improvement and communication flow
• Liaise with Area Africa Office for all Controlling related matters

Skills and Competences

• Having a high level of initiative and drive
• Responsible for all Staff within the Business Administration, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Office Administration functions and Controlling.
• Shipping and Logistics background would be advantageous.
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Meticulous
• Tenacious
• Excellent telecommunication and interpersonal skills
• Rule orientated
• Deadline Driven
• Self-Starter
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Hands on approach

Qualifications

• MBA
• Strong Finance/ Accounting background
• 10 years of experience as a Chief Finance Officer/ Manager
• Experience in a Shipping company will be an added advantage
• Good experience in Business Administration