Position: Finance Director

Location: Nairobi.

Reporting to: Managing Director

JOB PURPOSE & SUMMARY

Our client who is in the high-tech space offering global technical services is looking for a Finance Director to join their vibrant team in Nairobi.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assists Senior Management in developing      short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Participates in developing policies and      procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide      strategic goals.
• Track revenue recognition and ensure      revenue is allocated correctly, taking corrective action where      inconsistencies arise
• Ensure that the financial aspects of      relevant contracts are adhered to and that contracts are renewed in a      timely manner.
• Partner with relevant function heads, by      providing them with analysis and advice in the planning process with      regard to budgeting, strategic plans, and periodic forecasts for their      respective departments
• Support the value creation process by      analyzing existing fixed assets details for productivity and identifying      patterns applicable in new projects to maximize value creation to be      recommended to concerned stakeholders.
• Support the identification process of      improvement areas for different stages of an investment process to      identify the potential for cash flow savings/synergies and create an      optimized investment process and assist with the implementation phase
• Examine all financial reports and data      closely to check for discrepancies.
• Assist with the implementation of the      performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring      performance, and providing constructive feedback and provide inputs to      senior management.
• Provide mentorship for the purpose of      developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles.
• Perform audits on CCO to minimize cash      flow risks, and prepare corrective actions and proposals for improvement.
• Ensure the strict implementation of      Internal Audit recommendations.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor      of Finance, Business Administration or Commerce
• MBA      in the same field is an added advantage
• Professional      Accreditation is a MUST.
• 5+      years in a similar position
• 2+      years in the service industry is preferred

COMPETENCY AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong      analytical and technical skills
• Project      management
• Strong      communicator and presentation skills