CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Company Description

We are a pioneer and one of the largest financial institutions in East Africa with network of branches spread across the country, offering a full range of insurance products and services. The company is seeking to recruit focused, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill this vacant position

Job Description

Will be responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, including the development of a financial and operational strategy.

S/he is responsible for designing the metrics that help in the implementation of the financial strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve the company assets and report accurate financial results.

Lead the development of the Company's revenue and expenditure budgets

Monitor and direct the implementation of company’s expenditure budgets

Monitor the company's cash flow and ensure the company is sufficiently liquid to finance its operations

Advise the company's senior management on the optimal current / fixed asset ratio in line with the regulatory environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a major company or division of a large corporation, and at least 3 years' experience at a senior management level possession of a Masters Degree is an added advantage

Proven skills in managing change, achieving results, ensuring quality and building terms and capacity

Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and accounting packages

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership, negotiation, relational, planning and organization skills

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