Head of Finance at CloudFactory

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the company’s day-to-day statutory accounting and financial functions for Kenya (billing, collections, payables, cash management, payroll).
• Manage the company’s management accounting function (inter-company transactions & financial reporting), and provide monthly reports to C-suite executives
• Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
• Participate in developing and overseeing the financial policies and procedures and ensure compliance of the same.
• Lead the Controls & Compliance function and put mitigating controls across the business.
• Drive consistent financial rigor around sound P&L management while driving accountability across the business.
• Monitor the Company’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and regularly manage treasury/cash flow plan
• Support the business in redeployment & investment decisions to fuel growth & profitability.
• Lead during key timelines that include external financial audits, tax audits, ISO audits and any regulatory audits (KRA, NSSF, NHIF etc).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly & annual reports and financial statements for smooth information flow to support prudent decision making.
• Liaise with external auditors, Kenya Revenue Authority and bankers to ensure the smooth running of Kenya operations.
• Legal & tax: manage the company's legal & tax function, by leveraging 3rd party advisors. Manage all aspects of legal & tax including contracting, litigation, company tax & legal structuring, tax compliance and the procurement of necessary licenses and registrations to conduct its business.
• Lead the forecasting & budgeting process for CloudFactory Kenya by acting as a business partner to all departments.
• Develop, monitor and review capital and operational expenditure and present red flags timeously.
• Manage, mentor and grow the current finance team to meet the increasing workload and responsibilities while creating a sustainable succession plan by providing the right level of challenge and support.
• Work with operational teams throughout CloudFactory to enable and empower them to make solid, well-informed decisions based on financial input.
• Assist the Country Manager with all the financial planning and modelling as per the requirement related to expansion within Kenya and beyond.

Requirements

• 5+ years in corporate business and experience in managing a finance team.
• Prior experience in building corporate models and in completing a full accounting cycle, financial year end closing.
• Financial risk management and compliance related to KRA, legal and company secretary.
• Strong English language skills both in terms of verbal and written.
• Experience conceptualizing and implementing projects and financial services adapted to specific markets and circumstances.
• You have a proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability.
• You are a skilled communicator who can effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have experience working with global teams.
• Prior experience in ERP (preferably Netsuite).
• Strategic / entrepreneurial mindset and skills
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant statutory and tax regulations
• Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics
• CPA, CIMA or ACCA qualification will be an added advantage
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Great Mission and Culture
• Meaningful Work
• Market competitive salary
• Quarterly variable compensation
• Remote and Home working
• Commuter/home office, internet and airtime allowance
• Comprehensive medical cover including dental, vision and emergency benefits and an annual Health Spending Account
• Group life insurance
• Personal development and growth opportunities
• Office snacks and lunch
• Periodic team building and social events