Finance Manager

About the role

A leading Kenyan organization managing renowned franchise brands is recruiting a Finance Manager through its partner recruitment agency, Summit Recruitment & Search. Reporting to the Directors, the Finance Manager formulates and executes the finance strategy to grow the business profitably, leading the Finance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling to support business decisions and store planning investments.
• Identify and manage financial risks.
• Oversee banking activities, including funding facilitation, facility management and banking relationships.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in line with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Oversee investments and asset management, and monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Lead and develop the finance team, and communicate financial performance and strategy to the executive team, board and investors.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards and implement effective internal controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Finance Manager).
• CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist.
• Exposure to ERP conversions, adoptions or implementations.

Required skills

• Knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Working capital and investment capital management, cash flow management.
• Financial modelling and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical ability and strong leadership skills at strategic and tactical levels.