Financial Controller Job AGL Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Manage all accounting operations including accounting receivable/payable, revenue recognition and cost accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for the activity.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Co-ordinates and prepares budgets and financial forecasts. Reports variances and provide analysis to enable decision making.
• Trade Finance Oversight
• Monitor and reconcile trade transactions, letters of credit guarantees and FX exposures.
• Ensure proper risk management and compliance with international banking regulations.
• Internal Control & Compliance
• Develop, implement and monitor internal financial controls to mitigate risk and optimize revenue.
• Cash flow & treasury management
• Manage equity requirements, optimize cash flow and oversee treasury activities related to trade financing.
• Financial Analysis & Strategy
• Provide variance analysis, profitability analysis and strategic financial insights to senior management.
• Support trade deal evaluations through financial modeling.
• Leadership
• Manage, mentor and develop a financial team in line with the “scale up” of the activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• CPAK.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in senior finance or accounting roles preferred in banking, trade finance or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, corporate accounting and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting and financial software and advanced excel skills
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, leadership and communication skills

How to Apply

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