Financial Controller

Job Description : FC KENYA Education : CA/CMA / ICWA Exp. Required : 12+ years Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Excellent grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant legislation. Knowledge of accounting principles and practice and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior level leaders regarding key business priorities, issues and initiatives. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the financial sector. Sound knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment. Project management skills. Strong leadership and skills to foster teamwork; develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts as well as ability to provide direction, guidance, momentum and vision in order to achieve organizational objectives. Demonstrated business acumen - able to create strategy and actions that influence business success. Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications. High-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity. Strong expertise in strategic management project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation. Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with people at all levels in the organization. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Analytical and creative thinking skills. Strong persuasion Good customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers) Risk awareness and focus - demonstrates understanding of risk management practices, standards and regulatory requirements

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