Financial Controller

Summary
Urysia ltd holds the Peugeot franchise in Kenya and over the last two years has experienced tremendous growth with key highlights in commissioning the Bunyala road branch; one of the largest in Africa that meets international standards and aimed at regaining the confidence of Peugeot customers in quality and service delivery. The company is also in the process of acquir-ing additional franchises which will see growth and presence in passenger segment, trucks, prime movers and motor cycles as well as cementing its countrywide presence.
In light of these plans, Urysia ltd is looking to recruit a Financial Controller. This position will safeguard and optimize the utilization of the Company’s financial resources through implemen-tation of appropriate accounting systems and internal controls that ensures accurate and timely production of financial information.

Key Responsibilities
• Review and update  existing financial systems in line with  changing environment
• Monitor the preparation of periodic accounting and management reports and ensure accuracy and timely preparation. Present financial reports to the management team and follow up the implementation of action plans
• Monitor working capital and initiate appropriate action including enhancing revenue collection, FOREX, investment and stock management
• Oversight of accurate preparation of annual accounts, annual financial budgets and re-view of variance reports with department heads and initiate control measures.
• Set performance targets for departmental staff, allocate work, monitor and review per-formance, identify shortfalls and ensure that staff are motivated to achieve the expected work standards.
• Coordinate yearly external audits and other audits as they occur

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Finance, Commerce or Economics,
• CPA (K) / ACCA Member
• At least 8 years’ experience in financial management, with 5 years in management level or comparable position
• Extensive knowledge of setting of budgets, reporting, inventory control systems and accounting.
• Experience in Strategy development and implementation
• Leadership skills
• Strategic and analytical skills;
• Ability to drive change and innovation

How to apply: Interested individuals should send their applications to the address below. Your application should include a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for this position, an up-to-date CV, current and expected remuneration package, and the names and addresses of three professional referees. Closing date: Friday 30th August 2013

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

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