Department:
People & Change KenyaJob type:
PermanentClosing date:
27-Jul-15Reference Number:
130-PEO00479The Company
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited(KISCOL) is a sugar processing facility that aims at offering affordable, locally grown sugar. Situated in Kwale County, the company's core activities include processing of sugarcane for the production of sugar, ethanol and electricity. With the intention of providing affordable locally grown sugar, the company envisions meeting the deficit of Kenyas sugar consumption.Roles & Responsibilities
•Lead the development and delivery of the finance strategy, within the overall corporate strategy, to deliver sustained growth of shareholder value;•Operations management including influencing decision making, managing relationship both internal and external, oversee the company’s transaction processing systems, implement operational best practice, oversee employee benefit plans to enhance cost effectiveness, and supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions;
•Create and execute overall financial plans and revise the financial models as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements for the organisation;
•Ensure compliance with financing conditions, and timely payment to third party contractors subject to their contractual obligations;
•Manage the day-to-day financial activities and budgetary control aspects of the project including debtors and creditors balance management as well as procurement document, approval and authorization procedures;
•Risk Management and Management of funding.
Requirements
•Should have a Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration;•7 years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation particularly in the Agro Based Industry;
•7 years’ experience in Project Finance and 3 years’ experience as a CFO or leading a Finance Team;
•Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills;
•Professional Qualification in Project Management is desirable; and
•Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and the Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
Additional Information
The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:•Ability to develop as well as drive strategy for growth;
•Strong accounting knowledge and financial analysis skills;
•Excellent communication and influencing skills that address various stakeholders;
•Excellent leadership skills and ability to exercise judgment based on accurate and timely analyses; and
•Proven experience in supporting staff development, performance and career progression.
