Financial Controller Job in Kenya 2021
- Published date: November 26, 2021
- Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Job Vacancy: Financial Controller
Industry: Retail
Reporting to: Country finance manager/District finance manager
Our client is seeking to recruit a Financial Controller who will be responsible for establishing a reliable financial reporting system in compliance with internal guidelines and procedures which monitors the achievements of the store objectives and provides stakeholders with relevant financial data for the decision-making process.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities
Budget and Cost Control
- Assist in monitoring allocated budget for the store to ensure compliance and highlight possible issues
- Provide inputs on the preparation of budget when necessary
- Provide inputs on cost reduction measures for the store
Risk Management and Insurance Coverage
- Ensure proper and adequate insurance coverage
- Ensure that financial aspects of the contracts are adhered to and are renewed in a timely manner
Internal Control and Audit
- Ensure alignment of procedures with developed by the Finance function
- Guarantee that the fixed asset register is properly maintained
- Ensure that payroll is processed accurately and timely
- Control suppliers’ payment terms and consequences
- Monitor stock-check, sleeping stock, receiving controls and analyse shrinkage result
- Perform audits on CCO to minimize cash flow risks, prepare corrective actions and proposals for
improvement - Ensure the strict implementation of Internal Audit recommendations
- Review, develop and implement the finance strategy that supports the company’s corporate and
business strategies
Reporting
- Oversee the preparation of store performance analysis by Department/Section
- Prepare business presentations and reports for stakeholders periodically and ad hoc basis when
required - Provide summary of asset information to the management regularly
- Responsible for business analysis and modelling including:
- Monthly financial closing (budgetary control, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
- Monthly forecast
- Annual budget
- Store turnover
- Cash flow
Human Capital Responsibilities
- Assist in implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring
performance, and provide constructive feedback and provide inputs to senior management - Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles
- Provide inputs on training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of
training requirements - Develop and implement on the job-training for the team
- Provide inputs for the development of annual manpower plan
- Ensure the implementation of company Retail’s corporate policies and relevant procedures
Minimum Qualifications/education
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Business Administration or Commerce
Minimum experience
- A minimum of 5 years in a similar role, of which 2+ years in retail business
Skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills in financial analysis and reporting
- Good project management skills
- Knowledge of MS Office, particularly modelling in Excel
- Presentation skills
- Accounting concepts and knowledge of IFRS
- Investment appraisal process and capital budgeting
To apply send your CV to: recruit@flexi-personnel.com latest by 29th November 2021.
Indicate Financial Controller on the email subject for easier retrieval and placement.
NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement
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