Financial Controller for a Solar Company at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quarterly budgeting process for the Kenya operations. Liaise with all Division Heads to gather input for the quarterly budget
• Lead the weekly budgeting process for all the counties of the Kenya operations
• Monitor cash inflow and outflow in Kenya
• Supervise the development of monthly financial accounts for the Kenya operations to a strict timetab
• Lead on financial reporting to key funders and working capital providers
• Lead the annual auditing process for the Kenya operations
• Ensure the company complies all PAYE, VAT and Tax return and reporting requirements
• Manage the Collections Officers Team of the Kenya operations
• Oversee the follow-up on at risk debts and decide on debts write-off
• Ensure weekly debt reports are developed accurately and sent on-time to County Managers
• Liaise with suppliers to place new product orders
• Manage stock, keep track of inflow and outflow of products and develop weekly inventory reports

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in economics, business, finance or accounting ACCA or CPA finalist.
• 7-9 years of experience in a financial services firm or an accounting firm
• Experience in cash management and developing financial reports
• Experience in equity and debt fundraising
• Experience in working in a credit collections department and procurement
• Strong commitment to processes and procedures
• Capacity to work under minimum supervision and support
• Excellent time-management, organisation and leadership skills
• Good work ethics, professionalism and integrity
• Experience of cloud-based software, Xero