As part of our restructuring process, a refreshed organization structure has been developed with a focus on driving the business of the Company to the next level.
As a result of this process, we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, results oriented and talented individual to join our executive management team
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Finance Officer will be a strategic thought-partner, a hands-on and participative person who will lead and develop an internal team to support in finance, business planning and budgeting.
She/he will ensure internal controls, accounting standards across the core business cycles treasury, revenue, financial reporting, expenditure, and production cycle.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate periodic, monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials/data.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with other Chief Officers, administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the Executive Committee & board of directors.
Manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and as appropriate prepare annual accounts.
Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs.
Ensure appropriate controls and monitoring mechanism to ensure optimal efficiency, resource utilization and cost containment.
Experience and Skills:
Undergraduate degree in a Finance related field.
MBA in Commerce, accounting, finance or tax or closely related fields will be an added advantage
Fully qualified CPA or ACCA
10 years of overall professional experience; 5 of which must be in a senior role with broad financial and operations management experience in a FMCG company.
Core Competencies:
The ideal candidate will have experience of taking final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and coordination.
Ability to translate financial concepts and to collaborate with other colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
Maturity in negotiations with lenders, financial restructuring as well liaison with GOK agencies will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number, current remuneration and email address to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Mumias Sugar Company Ltd.,
P. O. Box Private Bag
Mumias
or via email to: recruit@mumias-sugar.com
not later than 10th December 2015.