Finance Controller at Bayer

Job Summary

The role will oversee all accounting, reporting and compliance activities with support from regional, global and SSC teams. The responsibilities include working as a single point of contact (SPOC) for all local finance activities as well as providing sound leadership as part of the Kenya Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Compliance to Corporate Controllership Policies (CCP’s) and FCPA (vendor approvals)
• Preparation and submission of quarterly controllership and tax certifications
• Preparation of monthly tax provisions; US and statutory tax reporting
• Review of quarterly tax submissions / tax forecasts to USA/annual SEC and GDX packs
• Preparation of annual and provisional income tax returns
• Internal audits, USGAAP/external audits and statutory returns
• Prepare annual financial statements and drive IFRS conversions when necessary
• Approval of all balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of legal entity cashflow forecasts and cash management (incl A/R mgt)
• Month end closing activities – TB review (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Calculation and payment of provisional taxes in liaison with tax coordinator
• Approval of electronic vendor payments (account signatory)
• Maintain relationships with 3rd parties ie vendors, bank, tax authorities, auditors etc
• Providing support to business and finance projects
• Cost centre; Balance sheet and Tax reviews
• Provide support to costing team on stock counts and controls.
• Manage local entity SLA’s with SSC
• Drive local annual budget process
• Drive annual fixed assets verifications
• Business partnering and site visits for training, expense reporting, CCP’s

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business or related field
• Professional qualification in accounting or finance (CPA/Chartered Accountant)

Related Job Experience/Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in finance, including specific experience in financial, cost, and management accounting.
• SAP working knowledge
• Good working knowledge of local statutory compliance requirements
• Thorough understanding of USGAAP and IFRS concepts
• Excellent analytical skills

Additional Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good relationship management and networking skills.
• Demonstrate courage and candor in negotiating and influencing
• Strong results orientation