Job Summary
Our client is searching for a stellar Group Financial Controller to undertake all aspects of financial management including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, and budget forecasts. The role will lead the development of internal control policies and financial risk mitigation.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Management level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description
Our client aims to provide everything a retailer needs, through their mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time.
They’re looking to grow their team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
Reporting to the Global Head of Finance
Locations: Nairobi, Kenya with regional travel.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Advanced degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
An enthusiastic team player and strong interpersonal skills
A hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment.
Regional experience added bonus
Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate with sophistication within a business setting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage and comply with local and national government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Provide in-depth guidance and training on theory and application of International Financial Reporting Standards
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Our client aims to provide everything a retailer needs, through their mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time.
They’re looking to grow their team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.
Reporting to the Global Head of Finance
Locations: Nairobi, Kenya with regional travel.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Advanced degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
An enthusiastic team player and strong interpersonal skills
A hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment.
Regional experience added bonus
Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate with sophistication within a business setting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage and comply with local and national government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Provide in-depth guidance and training on theory and application of International Financial Reporting Standards
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
