Job Opportunities at HF Group

Reporting To: Head of Finance Regulatory Reporting

Overall Job Purpose

The Manager Management Accounting will be responsible for ensuring that subsidiaries management accounts are prepared accurately and on a timely basis.

Principle Accountabilities

• Preparation of subsidiaries monthly management accounts and relevant schedules,
• Preparation of subsidiaries cash flow projections for investment decisions
• Preparation and posting of subsidiaries journal entries to the respective company’s accounting systems,
• Preparation of subsidiaries payment vouchers and ensuring that they are complete and accurate,
• Preparation of subsidiaries yearly budgets and conduct a variance analysis on a monthly basis,
• Coordination of the subsidiaries internal and external audits.
• Implementation of subsidiaries audit findings and recommendations.
• Handling of all the Group Taxes i.e. Corporation Tax, VAT, WHT, WHVAT, Excise tax among others on a timely basis to ensure compliance with the Kenya Revenue Authority,
• Liaising with Kenya Revenue Authority and Group Tax Advisors on tax related matters
• Analysing Property Point profitability performance and providing financial support where necessary,
• Reconciliation of the various General Ledger accounts and clearing the outstanding items in a timely manner,
• Preparation of subsidiaries bank reconciliation/s on a timely basis,
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent from a recognized institution
• CPA/ ACCA qualification
• Working knowledge of MS Office suites
• 3 years’ experience in a busy commercial enterprise of comparable size in finance function

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good Presentation skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Team player
• Industry knowledge.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.

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Reporting To: Head of Special Assets

Overall Job Purpose

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for sale of the assigned project (s) and any other Special Asset project identifying and understanding the unique needs of various proprietors and future clients. The role holder will also build and nurture relationships within the broader community and with the various teams to create a flow of information across the company’s operations and coordinating processes that help HFC achieve its goals.This will be a 2year contract engagement.

Principle Accountabilities

• Oversee the negotiations surrounding the sale and purchase of the project(s) assigned and any other Special Asset project;
• Create, develop and exploit commercial opportunities to increase the company’s income through existing and potential new clients with whom you will target, initiate and develop business relationship;
• Ensure that the management is constantly appraised of the business activity, market opportunities, status, trends and business developments;
• Develop strategies to realize commercial opportunities and minimize risks to the business;
• Produce and deliver a sales action plan which supports the company’s strategic objectives, achieving sales targets and using initiative to take corrective measures as needed;
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the company’s portfolio and working knowledge of competitor products/services;
• Managing rights and obligations under the company’s key commercial agreements and other regulatory bodies;
• Obtain customer feedback on service quality and share with management to continuously improve the business operations;
• Provides ad-hoc and on-going decision support to the management by engaging in data analysis, risk/return analysis, research and market assessment activities for varying business scenarios;
• Identify new market opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business proposal that secure new deals and contracts
• Obtain support from the Head of Special Assets to finalise recommendations and negotiations strategy;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality throughout: on current business activities, short- & long-term plans, proposals under scrutiny and any other activity related to the project and overall business;
• Monitor industry legislative developments, develop and implement strategic changes in order to maintain compliance and maximize business performance;
• Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, community organisations, regulatory bodies etc.;
• Provide commercial and business development support/advice to other areas of the business within the Group according to the need;
• Representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events, demonstrations and other related activities;
• Preparation of credit applications for assessment by the credit committee;
• Follow up on progress on security perfection or pending facility documentation with both our legal department and special assets clients;
• Performance Management for Sales Team

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A Bachelor degree in a business-related field
• Project Finance & Planning certification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in real estate services with atleast 2years of relating to project/property financing & management.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Self-Starter with plenty of initiative to innovate, change or develop old ideas into new opportunities and enjoys a fast-paced exciting environment with a commitment to achieving results.
• Organized, meticulous, and confident;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand market and business intelligence to make informed choices about business development;
• Leadership qualities as demonstrated through previous line/team management experience.
• Handling multiple projects, assignments and duties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Good computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and e-mail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated business development and financial skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of overall team structure
• Excellent communicator that motivates and empowers others to stretch themselves and reach high goals.