Financial Director at Summit Recruitment and Search

The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director and will be part of the local Management Team. He/she will be responsible for the Finance Team and of all Finance responsibilities and processes. Experience in the Hospitality/Restaurant/Catering industry is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential business risks and ensure corrective actions are taken
• Prepare the annual business plan / budget
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements/ reports
• Support managers in monitoring the achievement of financial objectives; initiate corrective actions if necessary in cooperation with the managers
• Ensure all tax activities are carried out and tax liabilities are optimized
• Ensure an efficient and effective cash and treasury management
• Ensure the data quality and integrity of the data in the financial reporting system
• Implement effective internal control processes
• Prepare and deliver financial studies, projections, analyses and feasibility studies in order to enable the management to take business decisions incl. capital expenditures
• Plan, implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility

Qualifications:

• Graduate level with economic focus or equivalent experience and CPA
• Minimum of 8 years business experience in Finance and Controlling
• Managerial experience
• Knowledge of local accounting principles and regulations
• Know how in controlling and in management information systems
• Good understanding of the organization, technological and competitive environment
• Business acumen
• Analytical, presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Strong Leadership and team orientation