Finance and Accounting · Not stated
Direct employerFinancial Controller

About this role
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Role overview
Ramco Group in Nairobi is looking for a Financial Controller to manage the company's financial and commercial systems. This role suits someone with extensive experience in financial leadership within large organisations and strong skills in financial strategy and controls.
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What you will do
- Review and develop business procedures to ensure integrity in financial reporting.
- Lead the creation and implementation of inventory management systems and controls.
- Coordinate and participate in audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
- Prepare and share 12-month rolling cash forecasts to manage company liquidity.
- Analyse company profitability and present findings to senior management.
- Develop and implement initiatives to improve gross margin and business performance.
- Manage month-end reporting, including reconciliation and approval of entries.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
- Lead procurement and commercial management activities, including purchase order approvals.
- Supervise and train finance department staff and conduct performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and other statutory requirements in liaison with head office.
- Manage fixed assets register and coordinate annual physical asset verification.
- Promote health, safety, and environmental standards within the finance department.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field, or Chartered Accountant/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
- Experience using business software or ERP systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
- Practical experience in setting up and overseeing internal controls.
- Knowledge of ISO Management systems is preferred.
- At least 10 years' experience leading finance functions in large multicultural organisations.
- Strong financial business acumen with experience in communicating with C-suite and key stakeholders.
- Proven success in financial strategy implementation and financial prudence.
- Excellent planning, organisational, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle setbacks, and influence others.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Ability to identify and mitigate organisational risks.
- Proactive, diligent, detail-oriented, and presentable.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. Only applicants whose profiles meet the requirements will be contacted. The employer has not published a closing date.