Our client who is MANUFACTURING and DISTRIBUTION is seeking a dynamic finance director with a proven track record of success to manage and direct all company finances. Responsibilities include complex data analysis, budget forecasting, overseeing accounts and budgets, and making strategic financial decisions that will promote long-term financial gain. You must have extensive experience in the financial sector with a strong financial vision and insight to match.
Finance Director Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct and monitor all financial activity of the organization
- Manage company cash flow
- Outline and implement company-wide budget plans
- Prepare company financial statements monthly and annually, as needed
- Oversee all accounting work and set up internal and external audits to ensure the accuracy of information
- Use data analysis to strategically forecast financial trends
- Work with and advise the investment team on solid financial decision making to increase profits and minimize losses
- Provide strategic financial planning advice to upper management for long-term growth
- Establish internal work processes for financial department (including accounting and billing) and monitor their progress
- Maintain and manage investor client relationships
- Analyze and interpret financial data and present the information with reports and presentations to the board of directors and executive director
- Manage cash from any outside grants or funding
- Stay abreast of current market trends and patterns and act accordingly
- Asses company spending’s and work to reduce costs
- Manage the finance department, training any new employees as necessary
- Have a clear understanding of and adhere to current laws and regulations
Finance Director Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in a senior finance position
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and other business software
- Extremely knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and financial data analysis
- Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
- Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
- Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker
- Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen
NB: THE POSITION IS PART TIME BUT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE ATLEAST 4 PHYSICAL BOARD MEETINGS IN A MONTH.
Interested candidates should share their CVs to jobs@peoplelink.co.ke
Application deadline: Urgent
