Financial Director Designate (FMCG) - Kenya
Reference: ED749
Salary: Negotiable expat package
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A multinational FMCG giant is seeking a Kenyan national for an exciting career opportunity. Initially the position will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa for training. Thereafter placement in Kenya in the position of Financial Director will take place. The ideal candidate will be in his/her early 30’s and easily mobile.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To support management decision making through the preparation, evaluation and interpretation of financial reports, forecasts and plans to meet management and statutory requirements.
KEY OUTPUTS
Manage the Finance team and optimise team performance
Provide Financial leadership
Drive commercial competency into all aspects of the business
Support line management in all finance matters
Ensure overall adherence to principles of corporate governance
Oversee and ensure effective financial processes and controls
Standardise financial systems
Ensure effective financial controls
Develop standard reporting processes to enable analysis and trending of KPI’s, etc.
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
Strong management accounting bias
Strong people management skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to analyse and interpret financial reports and plans.
Team player with strong influencing ability and well developed interpersonal skills
Self-starter with high energy level
Conceptual and planning skills.
Excellent technical financial and accounting skills.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
CA (SA) or recognised equivalent
Five years financial management experience preferably in a high transaction volume environment.
Familiarity with financial systems.
Good attention to detail and administration skills
Good project management experience, ability to manage change.
Good attention to detail and administration skills
Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with regions, suppliers, etc.
Strong customer service focus.
Proficient in MS Office
Please send a detailed CV in Word format to eileen@caglobalint.com
