Posted:August 23, 2023
By:Semasocial
Company Details
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Description:
CloudFactory is changing the way the world works by providing an on-demand, digital workforce for scaling critical business processes in the cloud. We’re also on a mission to create meaningful work for as many people as possible.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
- Manage the company’s day-to-day statutory accounting and financial functions for Kenya (billing, collections, payables, cash management, payroll).
- Manage the company’s management accounting function (inter-company transactions & financial reporting), and provide monthly reports to C-suite executives
- Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
- Participate in developing and overseeing the financial policies and procedures and ensure compliance of the same.
- Lead the Controls & Compliance function and put mitigating controls across the business.
- Drive consistent financial rigor around sound P&L management while driving accountability across the business.
- Monitor the Company’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and regularly manage treasury/cash flow plan
- Support the business in redeployment & investment decisions to fuel growth & profitability.
- Lead during key timelines that include external financial audits, tax audits, ISO audits and any regulatory audits (KRA, NSSF, NHIF etc).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly & annual reports and financial statements for smooth information flow to support prudent decision making.
- Liaise with external auditors, Kenya Revenue Authority and bankers to ensure the smooth running of Kenya operations.
- Legal & tax: manage the company's legal & tax function, by leveraging 3rd party advisors. Manage all aspects of legal & tax including contracting, litigation, company tax & legal structuring, tax compliance and the procurement of necessary licenses and registrations to conduct its business.
- Lead the forecasting & budgeting process for CloudFactory Kenya by acting as a business partner to all departments.
- Develop, monitor and review capital and operational expenditure and present red flags timeously.
- Manage, mentor and grow the current finance team to meet the increasing workload and responsibilities while creating a sustainable succession plan by providing the right level of challenge and support.
- Work with operational teams throughout CloudFactory to enable and empower them to make solid, well-informed decisions based on financial input.
- Assist the Country Manager with all the financial planning and modelling as per the requirement related to expansion within Kenya and beyond.
Requirements
- 5+ years in corporate business and experience in managing a finance team.
- Prior experience in building corporate models and in completing a full accounting cycle, financial year end closing.
- Financial risk management and compliance related to KRA, legal and company secretary.
- Strong English language skills both in terms of verbal and written.
- Experience conceptualizing and implementing projects and financial services adapted to specific markets and circumstances.
- You have a proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability.
- You are a skilled communicator who can effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have experience working with global teams.
- Prior experience in ERP (preferably Netsuite).
- Strategic / entrepreneurial mindset and skills
- Excellent working knowledge of relevant statutory and tax regulations
- Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills
Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics
- CPA, CIMA or ACCA qualification will be an added advantage
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Great Mission and Culture
- Meaningful Work
- Market competitive salary
- Quarterly variable compensation
- Remote and Home working
- Commuter/home office, internet and airtime allowance
- Comprehensive medical cover including dental, vision and emergency benefits and an annual Health Spending Account
- Group life insurance
- Personal development and growth opportunities
- Office snacks and lunch
- Periodic team building and social events
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
Contact Information
Name: Hiring Kenya