Finance Controller Job KFK

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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Kuku Foods Kenya Ltd, the KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Franchisee in Kenya, is a rapidly growing company, currently operating twenty-two (22) restaurants in Kenya.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Controller, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer.  We are looking for a dynamic professional with a positive can-do attitude to join our team.

The Person

• Inspirational leader
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Specific Job Tasks

Reporting

• Manage the Company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• Preparation of management reports including Balance Sheet, P&L, cash flows with variance explanations and Store Income Statements to specific deadlines
• Accurate periodic financial management reporting including scenario modelling and analytics of the financial performance to shareholders, senior management and others
• Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
• Planning and preparation of the annual statement of accounts, including liaising with the external auditors as appropriate

Risk Management

• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk
• Ensure that company internal controls and processes are developed, implemented and maintained in the company
• Ensure that tight financial controls and processes are developed, implemented and maintained in the company
• Ensure adequate insurance cover for all company assets

Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies
• Managing bank balances and payment structures
• Monitoring and payment of creditors; vetting and authorization of disbursements
• Approve all payments for the Group

Budgeting & Planning

• Preparation and monitoring of company annual budget and reporting
• Liaise with senior teams to grow the business, formulate strategies and plans
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends

Taxation & Compliance

• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
• Ensure that legal, regulatory, statutory and tax requirements are adhered to and ensure prompt preparation of statutory returns

Leadership

• Review work outputs of the Accounting team
• Review of financial reports produced by the Accounting team
• Ensure continuous professional development of Accounting team through training, mentoring and coaching
• Develop external business relationships with appropriate contacts

Requirements:

• University degree
• Professional qualification eg CPA, ACCA, CFA
• At least 7 years’ progressive experience in a busy FMCG, Manufacturing or Audit environment
• Proficient in accounting systems and software
• Working knowledge of professional accounting standards and ethics
• Good understanding of all tax matters including PAYE, Import tax, Excise tax, Corporation tax etc

How To Apply

Please send your application letter and CV to hr@kfk.co.ke by 23^rd October 2020, indicating the Job Title as the Subject. 

Successful applicants will be notified via email and telephone.