Position: Senior Manager- Finance Transformation Projects

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Our client, a reputable Consulting Firm in Business Strategy, Finance and Business Transformations and Business Restructuring is looking for a Senior Manager- Finance Transformation Projects to join their dynamic team on contract for a period of 6 months. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design a Chart of Accounts both the chart by type and cost centre dimensions.
• Standard Cost Budget and Standard Cost Recovery set ups.
• Month End Reporting Templates Design.
• Schedule of Authorities (SoA) Matrix Design.
• Controls Procedures Design and Documentation for General Ledger and selected sub-ledger operations in NAV.
• Design and documentation of centralized Master Data Files processes and controls – including price, customer, item, etc.
• Reporting Efficiency Optimization towards achieving timely reporting across a region of 10 countries.
• Shared Transaction Centre Design and Implementation to achieve economies of scale.
• Creating the project Gantt chart and updating progress against milestones.
• Reporting to client management regarding project management issues- daily, weekly, and monthly reports as necessary.
• Regularly reporting and consulting with the Managing Consultant on all aspects technical and managerial regarding the transformation project.
• Creating and operating a collaboration structure and process for inputs and outputs from non-Finance departments.
• Review and set up authorization processes around pricing decision making.

Minimum Requirements:

Education, Knowledge, And Experience

• Graduate in Finance and/or Accounting, or similar relevant field.
• Qualified CPA or equivalent in good standing with the relevant professional body e.g., ICPAK.
• At least 10 years relevant experience in Finance and Accounting area, or closely related areas in (a) reputable organization(s).
• An MBA or similar post graduate qualification relevant to the areas of operation in this job scope will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) is a MUST.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting and reporting processes.

Skills And Competences

• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Strong inter-personal relations.
• Ability to work in teams and supervise teams.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.