Financial Controller at Haco Industries Kenya Limited

Direct Reports

The following roles report to the Financial Controller;

1. Credit Controller.
2. Payables Accountant.
3. Fixed Assets Accountant.
4. Cashier.

Primary purpose of the role;

• Ensure proper financial records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Planning, monitoring & controlling the Company’s cash flow and ensuring working capital is effectively managed.
• Implementing internal controls and ensure effectiveness.
• Statutory returns and taxes are remitted within timelines specified.
• Coordinating statutory audit’s and ensure reporting are undertaken within the timelines set.
• People Management and Development.
• Reviewing controls, accounting and reporting procedures. Addressing and documenting any deficiencies or business productivity and efficiency opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in a business-related course.
• Accountancy qualifications i.e. CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or similarly recognized courses.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in finance roles of which at least 3 years must be in FMCG sector.

Skills and experience

• Financial reporting.
• Managing statutory external audits.
• Filing tax returns with KRA including following up on queries and tax refunds.
• Credit control management.
• Supplier payments management.
• Inventory management.
• Treasury management.
• Experience working with ERP systems. Experience in SAGE R3 will be an added advantage.

Technical/ Operational Competencies.

• Communication skills both written and oral.
• Delegation and staff coaching skills.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Advanced excel/ spreadsheet skills
• Interpersonal skills

Behavioral Competencies.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Coordinating & organizing ability.
• Attention to detail.