Finance Head

Job Description : FINANCE HEAD KENYA FOR MTN ( expats only – prefer Indians or Sri Lankans) This role will oversee the development and implementation of sound financial management systems, provide leadership in the strategic financial process, contribute to the implementation of company strategic policies, and ensure timely preparation of reports to support management decisions. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding work environment is critical to success in this role. The successful candidate will have a strong desire in adding value to MTN Kenya and MTN Group and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Head of Finance will be accountable to achieve the following objectives: · Oversees the co-ordination Oversees the co-ordination and preparation of financial projections, financial budgets and performance and expenditure of departments against approved operational forecast through analysis of revenue and expenditure trends and ensuring adequate controls on expenses are maintained. · Identify, develop, deploy and retain talented staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established performance management system. · Develop and maintain appropriate financial systems, procedures and controls for the company. · Assess the long-term financial trends and review prospects for the future growth of income and new product areas and plan strategically. · Translate the company's medium and long term strategies into Financial Business Plans and the long range Capital Expenditure Plan. · Work with the senior management team to ensure correct risk management procedures are reviewed and updated. · Responsible for effective Cash Management and Treasury Management systems. · Provide and regularly review Management Information required by the business and the Board. · Oversee legal and regulatory matters, including statutory compliance and contracting on behalf of the company. · Support HR and Administration in payroll management. · Oversee external audits and ensure implementation of audit queries. · Sponsor Trustee for the company pension fund. · Authorized bank signatory for the company · Ensure timely reporting of management accounts and annual financial statements in line with reporting standards for the purposes of monitoring operations. · Prepare and submit departmental budgets for approval to the Executive Management and the Board and ensure effective monitoring and management of costs. · Oversee the maintenance of the fixed assets register and administrative management of property which includes insurance, maintenance and payment of rent. · Manage the company's tax matters. · Oversee the collection and billing of revenue Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies) Education: · An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting · Professional accounting qualifications: CPA /ACCA / CFA Experience: · Minimum of 18 years’ post qualification experience in Finance operations / middle level management · Good knowledge in relevant IAS’s and IFRS’s · Good understanding of the tax laws · Good analytical skills · Good knowledge of the market economics and the industry as a whole · Initial/External audit experience would be plus · Strong experience around Finance AP and Month end processes is a Must · Proven business partnership record & business acumen preferably in telecom space · Good exposure to financial accounting systems Competencies: · Excellent leadership qualities · Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills · Ability to work cross functions, multi-task, prioritise and pay attention to detail · Maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy skills · Negotiation and persuasion skills · Good working knowledge on Oracle/IFS/any ERP · Genuine interest and shows initiative in own professional development i.e. keeping up with best practices, new tools and technologies · Data gathering, research and analytical abilities to develop insightful conclusions · Exceptional presentation skills · Advanced Excel skills · Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines · Pion for analytics and willingness to share this passion

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