Executive Director, 10-12 years exp, Kenya

Compensation:

Attractive offshore salary and other expat perks.

Education:

UG - Any Graduate PG - CA,MBA/PGDM - Finance

Industry Type:

Real Estate/Property

Role:

Head/VP/GM-CFO/Financial Controller

Functional Area:

Top Management

Education CA / MBA Finance

Incumbent should preferably be a qualified CA or an MBA in finance (having a legal background would be an added advantage) with minimum 10 – 12 years experience at senior level management.

Applicant should be a strategic leader who can work effectively under high pressure. He will bring an analytical, intellectual understanding of best business practices and their impact on the quality of Group’s internal structures. Successful candidates will be able to engage and convene. The Director needs to be an interdisciplinary and creative thinker who can be innovative as well as pragmatic.

An open-minded, confident professional who enjoys exploring issues, The Director will be an enabler and facilitator who will have the strength of character and conviction to work with a strong, engaged CEO who is dedicated to the mission of Group.

Strong written and oral communication skills are very important. The ED will be the public face of the organization, interacting with all external agencies like various government bodies, and public and private sector stakeholders.

Successful candidates will have strong organizational, administrative and financial management skills.

The incumbent will be responsible for overall operations, asset protection and marketing / public relations for Group. He is also responsible for:

1. Oversees all financial management functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset and property management and payroll in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Company’s Internal policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines.

2. Handles all aspects of human resource management for up to 200 employees including but not limited to hiring and termination, developing position descriptions, setting compensation and applying board-approved employee policies and benefits in accordance with Government requirements. Regularly supervises operations & administrative staff.

3. Interacts with other personnel and organizations, such as Building Societies, Financial Institutions, Strategic Partners, Stakeholders, Contractors, Clients, Suppliers, and Governing Bodies etc in regard to matters affecting Group.

4. Responsible for varied contracts management (Procurement, Sales, Service, Lease etc) including negotiations, research, agreement terms that reflect the best interest of Group, coordinates with legal advisors to finalize agreement terms, monitors progress of agreements and maintains agreement documentation to ensure fulfilment of agreement terms including receipt and expenditure of funds.

5. Assists in the development of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for Group’s operations. Establishes plans to achieve goals set by the CEO and implements policies, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

6. Works closely with all subsidiaries and their staff members to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive, quality service in the areas of organizing, planning, management, accounting, human resources, purchasing and related administrative functions.

7. Analyzes and evaluates vendor services, particularly for procurement, tax advisory, insurance, employee benefits and management of Group’s funds, to determine programs and providers that best meets the needs of Group and makes recommendations to the CEO & Board, as appropriate. Negotiates services, terms and premiums and executes contracts with benefit plan providers, supply and service vendors, auditors and consultants.

Keywords: CFO, Financial Management, Auditing, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Capital Asset, Property Management, CA, Chartered Accountant Well established diversified group

Our client is a well established diversified group is in the business of Property development, Tourism and Floriculture with an approximate group turnover is 1 billion Kenyan shillings. Company Name:

Client of Datamatics Staffing Services

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