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Company Details
Industry: Construction
Description: The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Group.Today, the Safal Group manufactures in 10 African countries and sells and markets its building solutions across the continent.
Job Description

Description

Key Performance Areas

Stock Control

  • Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end stock take planning and validation of variances.
  • Recommend stock adjustments, downgrades, and holding improvements.
  • Prepare PID postings and monthly PID summary reports for the Board pack. Sales & Debtors Control
  • Ensure zero unapproved credit sales across Service Centers.
  • Review/approve mechanisms for credit sales per policy.
  • Follow up on old unallocated credits, project debts, and unresolved balances.

Reporting & Performance Management

  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports.
  • Challenge SC managers/coordinators on KPI performance.
  • Be the go-to expert for SAP and SC reporting systems.

Petty Cash & Logistics Oversight

  • Review SC petty cash reports and improve reimbursement SOPs.
  • Assess logistics efficiency between the plant and service centers.
  • Validate all stock transfers and ensure record accuracy.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • BBA in Finance or Accounting. An MBA will be an added advantage.
  • Professional certifications (added advantage): CPA(K), ACCA, CFA, CA.
  • Member of ICPAK.
  • 8–12 years total experience; at least 8 years in a similar role, ideally in manufacturing.
  • Key competencies: Excellent analytical, decision-making, communication, and presentation skills, Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage ambiguity, High integrity, energetic, business-centric, and self-motivated.
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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