Finance and Administration Manager at Kärcher International

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director and Senior Management team set the overall business direction, define and achieve the strategies and goals for the business
• Overall responsibility and efficiency of the day to day management and implementation of Karcher accounting, financial and administration processes
• Create a robust foundation, developing and ensuring well-defined processes that will result in efficient and productive operations across the F&A Manager functional responsibilities
• Prepare accurate financial reports and timely submission of the same as required by Karcher and local statutory bodies
• Make monthly presentations of the financial reports to the management board
• Maintain regular communications with the senior management team providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision-making purposes
• Management of the outsourced logistics service provider; ensuring internal procedures are followed, logistic issues are solved and performance appraisal is done
• Work closely with business partners and stakeholders developing strong relationships and business direction
• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as local government regulatory guidelines
• Build competent teams and develop talent for the future across the F&A Manager functional responsibilities
   

Requirements for the job:

• Sound knowledge of local and international standards in accounting and controlling, tax and statutory, cash-flow management, financial planning, corporate reporting and analysis
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and internal customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to develop teams across a range of functional specialisms
• Good knowledge of IT systems, Project Management and Risk Management
• Trustworthy, fair, demonstrates integrity and good judgment

Qualifications (Academic):

• Certified Public Accountant (K)
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree
• Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or related field an added advantage
• Member of an accounting body (ICPAK)
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project) and Adobe Acrobat

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in finance and accounting, with experience in gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to management and external stakeholders
• Experience working in an international / in a multicultural environment an added advantage.
  
  If interested, please send your CV & cover letter indicating your interest in this position to HR.KarcherKenya@ke.kaercher.com clearly stating FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (m/f/d) on the subject line. Deadline for Application is COB Monday, 28th February 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.