Finance Manager at Flexi-Personnel

• Oversee financial operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns and governmental agency reports.
• Ensure consistency in financial reporting, controls, and compliance across all markets.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and local regulations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Analyze financial trends and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.
• Manage regional cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity across operations.
• Develop financial KPIs which will be used to assess the success of both the business and the financial strategy.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the business keeps a record of all risks and opportunities identified from the monthly balance sheet review exercise.
• Monitor tax compliance and statutory obligations across jurisdictions.
• Manage the finance team and oversee financial IT systems.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.
• Other tasks as demanded by the business.

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• A master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ACCA/ICPAK.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a regional role preferably in the oil & gas or FMCG sector.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, financial modeling and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of the East African financial regulations and tax environments.
• High levels of strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong leadership, team management and development skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.

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