Jobs at Summit Recruitment and search

Key Requirements:

• Oversee the financial operations of the business, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across Kenya, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, DRC
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws in the countries where they operate
• Manage the accounting team, including hiring, training, and supervising staff
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to senior management and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain financial systems, processes, and controls to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Monitor cash flow, prepare budgets, and forecast financial performance
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data is accurate and relevant to business operations
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, regulations, and laws affecting our business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) certification preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related field, including experience in a managerial role
• Experience in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and DRC accounting regulations and practices. US experience a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards

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Key Requirements:

• Developing effective data analysis of Company operations and services
• Leading the financial evaluation of any new projects and developments being developed within the business
• Budget preparation and forecasting including monthly reviews
• Preparing sales analyses
• Timely and accurate reporting to local and Head office in Europe
• Daily management of the Finance team
• Actively contributing to contractual and legal issues

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor/Master’s degree Business/Finance Control
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Business/Finance controller in a production company
• Experience with international business, preferably with Eastern Africa exposure
• Experience with managing a (small) finance team
• Proficient in using ERP-systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX, MS Office, Power-BI
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• An effective communicator at all levels, from production floor to group management
• Capable of translating data / business information in to-the-point analysis and reports and able to clearly explain the story behind the figures to all stakeholders
• Management skills, that on the one hand will focus on ensuring the Company’s internal department work efficiently together, developing the Team and on the other hand at good cooperation with the head office in Europe