ToughStuff is an award-winning company that designs and distributes solar and other products for sale to low-income people in developing countries around the world. Commercially focussed and private equity backed, ToughStuff is at the forefront of a new generation of triple-bottom-line businesses that target profitability while also creating important social, environmental and economic benefits for its shareholders and consumers. Read more about our company here. http://www.toughstuffonline.com/
Following its initial success, the company has raised a second round of equity finance and is poised for further international expansion in 2011 and beyond. To support this growth, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join the TS Kenya team and provide finance and commercial support to the Regional General Manager, (and the Group Financial Controller), with the potential to move into a Regional Financial Controller position.
Job Title: Regional Finance Manager
Salary Range/Grade: TBA
Hours: Full time
Work base: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting To: Regional General Manager, (and dotted line to UK- based Group Financial Controller)
Responsible For: Application of recognised accounting principles and procedures to ensure sound financial management of the TS East Africa region, delivering accurate and timely financial information and appropriate accounting controls to safeguard company assets.
Main Purpose of Job:
* Ensure accurate and appropriate accounting and control of all Revenues, Expenditures and other Financial transactions in accordance with company policies
* Prepare financial statements and reports to meet the published Finance timetable, reporting on key variances from plan
* Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted International Accounting policies and procedures
* Manage and control all Regional Budget and Forecasting activities
* Lead the Regional financial Audit programme, liaising with company Auditors
* Lead and manage appropriate Compliance programmes, ensuring all Regional Taxation and Regulatory issues are effectively covered
* Develop and maintain Regional financial systems in conjunction with Group FC
* Plan, prepare and effectively manage the Regional Financial Audit
* Continuously develop and improve all systems and processes
* Mentor the personal and professional development of the Regional Accountant
Person Specification for this job:
The applicant should demonstrate the following competencies to a high level:
# Key Competencies:
* Oral and written communication skills in English and local languages
* Trustworthy and reliable
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Time management, planning and organising
* Strong communication skills
* Information and task monitoring
* Judgment and problem-solving
* Supervisory skills
Requirements Essential Desirable
Experience /
Qualifications for Kenyans
* Accounting qualification and relevant degree, or equivalent
* A minimum of 2 years post-degree or qualification experience in a similar role
* Experience of IFRS, and accepted accounting principles
* Knowledge of applicable legal and taxation regulations
* Knowledge and experience of relevant computer applications
* Previous experience in Inventory control, or a distribution-based business
* Departmental/ Project accounting experience
* Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
* Experience in high growth commercial enterprises
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
* Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency in solving problems.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, as well as the ability to communicate in local languages
* Motivated by the triple-bottom line nature of ToughStuff
* Ability to add value in terms of Financial reporting
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply as soon as possible with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address.
NB: Kindly send your CV to info@personnelresource.com
Closing date: 11th May 2011
Following its initial success, the company has raised a second round of equity finance and is poised for further international expansion in 2011 and beyond. To support this growth, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join the TS Kenya team and provide finance and commercial support to the Regional General Manager, (and the Group Financial Controller), with the potential to move into a Regional Financial Controller position.
Job Title: Regional Finance Manager
Salary Range/Grade: TBA
Hours: Full time
Work base: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting To: Regional General Manager, (and dotted line to UK- based Group Financial Controller)
Responsible For: Application of recognised accounting principles and procedures to ensure sound financial management of the TS East Africa region, delivering accurate and timely financial information and appropriate accounting controls to safeguard company assets.
Main Purpose of Job:
* Ensure accurate and appropriate accounting and control of all Revenues, Expenditures and other Financial transactions in accordance with company policies
* Prepare financial statements and reports to meet the published Finance timetable, reporting on key variances from plan
* Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted International Accounting policies and procedures
* Manage and control all Regional Budget and Forecasting activities
* Lead the Regional financial Audit programme, liaising with company Auditors
* Lead and manage appropriate Compliance programmes, ensuring all Regional Taxation and Regulatory issues are effectively covered
* Develop and maintain Regional financial systems in conjunction with Group FC
* Plan, prepare and effectively manage the Regional Financial Audit
* Continuously develop and improve all systems and processes
* Mentor the personal and professional development of the Regional Accountant
Person Specification for this job:
The applicant should demonstrate the following competencies to a high level:
# Key Competencies:
* Oral and written communication skills in English and local languages
* Trustworthy and reliable
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Time management, planning and organising
* Strong communication skills
* Information and task monitoring
* Judgment and problem-solving
* Supervisory skills
Requirements Essential Desirable
Experience /
Qualifications for Kenyans
* Accounting qualification and relevant degree, or equivalent
* A minimum of 2 years post-degree or qualification experience in a similar role
* Experience of IFRS, and accepted accounting principles
* Knowledge of applicable legal and taxation regulations
* Knowledge and experience of relevant computer applications
* Previous experience in Inventory control, or a distribution-based business
* Departmental/ Project accounting experience
* Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
* Experience in high growth commercial enterprises
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
* Strong work ethic and a sense of urgency in solving problems.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, as well as the ability to communicate in local languages
* Motivated by the triple-bottom line nature of ToughStuff
* Ability to add value in terms of Financial reporting
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply as soon as possible with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address.
NB: Kindly send your CV to info@personnelresource.com
Closing date: 11th May 2011
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