Head of Corporate at Peach Cars KE

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Financial operations and strategy: The Head of Corporate will be required to have a deep understanding of Peach’s financial and accounting records and ensure that all legal requirements are met. He/she will lead the team to build proper financial reporting systems, track revenue and costs for the business and perform financial forecasting and budgeting from a leadership perspective. Other responsibilities will include auditing our financial records to find ways to reduce / maintain costs; setting up systems to reconcile and accommodate all payments and expenses; building relationships with external partners such as auditors, banks and regulatory institutions; and creating financial standards and practices within the organization and ensuring they are adhered to via systems and processes co-created with the rest of the organization.

Manage Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Peach Cars is incorporated in both Japan and Kenya. Meaning, when we file our financials- they must be filed in both countries. This individual will have a solid understanding of regulatory compliance in both Japan and in Kenya and is able to build clean systems to ensure compliance in both countries.

Team and company leadership:  The Head of Corporate will lead the Finance team, responsible for day-to-day efforts and outcomes as well as career growth / professional development of the team. Likewise, should the Finance team require additional capacity, this individual will be responsible for needs scoping and active involvement and decision-making in the hiring process. Additionally, the Head of Corporate will be expected to participate as a strategic thinker and coordinator, using data to pull out insights and ask the next question / take the next step of “So what?”, in conversations with other leaders across Peach to drive positive change(s).

JOB EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Candidates should have 5 years’ experience in finance, experience in management is an advantage 
• Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a business, finance, accounting or related course
• CPA or masters certificate is an added advantage
• Candidate must have prior work experience in both Japan and Kenya
• Candidates should have knowledge in financial and accounting softwares
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles, tax regulations and industry legislations and/or willingness to collaborate with external experts.  
• Candidate should have an analytical mind and keen eye for detail and should uphold honesty and transparency values
• Candidates should be able to work as part of a team and have experience managing/mentoring others 
• Candidates who speak Japanese have an added advantage 

JOB BENEFITS

Peach Benefits 

• Competitive Salary 
• Health insurance cover 
• Flexible work plan/ hybrid work plan 
• Business related expenses covered, including…
  • Transportation during work hours / for work purposes fully covered
  • Airtime and data used for work purposes fully covered

Expires:  20, Sep 2023