General Manager – Finance Jobs
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | July 10, 2020 |
| Category |
Finance
Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
- Responsible for providing technical and professional leadership in financial accounting, revenue accounting, management accounting and taxation including oversight of ICT functions in the
Company. - Other duties include, analyzing and interpreting policy issues and reports on financial and
taxation issues affecting the oil and gas industry.Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic Finance strategy that can deliver
exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan; - Developing the Company’s budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
- Giving oversight to the Company’s financial and ICT affairs and advise the Management on
financial planning and ICT strategies and policies; - Ensuring tax and financial compliance and other statutory requirements;
- Providing professional leadership in the development and implementation of financial plans and
budgets in order to ensure efficient and cost-effective provision of services; - Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Company’s resources including Finances and
Assets; - Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and prompt financial and management accounts
and reports to the Managing Director and the Board; - Negotiating with banks, donors and development partners for appropriate support;
- Participating in the development and review of the Company’s strategic plan;
- Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards
and legal and regulatory policies; - Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government
performance contract; - Constructing and monitoring reliable control systems;
- Overseeing the operations of Finance, Revenue & ICT departments.
Key Qualifications and Experience
To be
appointed to this role, the successful candidate must be a Kenyan citizen and have;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field;
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance) from a recognized university or related field;
- Be a holder of CPA (K) or ACCA;
- Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience five (5) of which should be at senior level in
a large and busy organization; - Membership to relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Key Competencies:
- Considerable knowledge of financial management;
- Comprehensive knowledge of international accounting standards including financial forecasting
and monitoring of budgets; - Strong communication skills including ability to develop proposals, position papers as well as
write reports; - Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive to continuous learning,
creativity and innovation; - Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and
Outlook express including financial packages; - A strategic thinker with an eye for detail and opportunity.