Senior Finance Manager

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold one of the following professional qualifications:

• CIMA
• ACCA
• CA(SA)
• AGA(SA)

Key Responsibilities
Finance Leadership

• Lead and manage the Finance Department, reporting to the Managing Director / General Manager and Group Finance Director.
• Build, lead, and develop the finance team.
• Oversee all corporate accounting and finance functions.

Financial Reporting & Management

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and reports.
• Analyse and communicate significant financial variances.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare and coordinate the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process.
• Review and sign off on annual financial statements.

Strategic & Executive Support

• Participate in EXCO meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Conduct financial analysis and trend identification to optimise profitability and cost efficiency.
• Support pricing strategies, cost management, and profitability analysis.
• Develop long-term financial plans for East African operations.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure the business operates within the legal and regulatory frameworks of the operating countries.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage interactions with tax authorities.
• Coordinate external audits and financial reviews.
• Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency fluctuations and market volatility.

Operational Financial Management

• Manage weekly and monthly cash flow.
• Oversee banking relationships and foreign exchange transactions.
• Manage currency hedging strategies where applicable.
• Ensure accurate financial record keeping and documentation.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support financial systems including Sage and group-shared IT systems.
• Coordinate with IT on financial software issues.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure data integrity and cybersecurity compliance within financial systems.

Additional Oversight

• Oversee HR and payroll functions.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial goals align with overall business objectives.

Salary & Placement Options
Option 1 Expatriate Candidate (Relocating to Kenya)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Package Includes:

• Gross monthly salary: KES 575,000 (± R74,000)
• Annual management incentive
• Company vehicle benefit
• Medical aid
• Pension contributions through NSSF
• Cell phone and airtime allowance
• Two return flights home per year

Option 3 South Africa Based Candidate (Travel Role)
Location: Midrand, South Africa / Nairobi, Kenya
Package:

• Gross Monthly CTC: R50,000
• Pension included in CTC
• No medical aid
• Travel between South Africa and Kenya, typically 23 months at a time, particularly during audit periods.