Alexander Forbes Vacancy - Head of Finance

Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial, risk, insurance broking and healthcare solutions in Kenya.

In order to support its fast growing operations and enhancement of shareholder value, the company is seeking to recruit a qualified and result oriented individual to fill the position of

Head of Finance

Reporting to the Group CEO, the purpose of this position is to formulate and implement financial strategies and policies, co-ordinate the financial structures across the respective Alexander Forbes businesses in order to ensure the achievement of business targets, reporting and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Board and Management on financial matters
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management strategies and policies
• Oversee the continuous development and implementation of sound financial management systems
• Ensure integrity in financial and management reporting
• Manage annual audits, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
• Implementing continuous financial audit and control systems
• Preparing annual budgets, financial plans, feasibility studies and all other financial documents, including forecasts
• Reporting and Regulatory compliance
• Lead and develop staff in the department

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree and an accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA). Possession of a Masters Degree will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years experience in financial management, three (3) of which should be at senior management level
• Exposure and experience in the use of International Accounting Standards
• Well developed IT skills with proficiency in computerised accounting applications and systems

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position (and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above) and you are interested in a challenging career opportunity with an attractive remuneration package, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts, to reach us on or before 26th February 2010 addressed to:

The Group Chief Executive Officer
Alexander Forbes
benefits @ aforbes.co.ke
10th Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Argwings Kodhek Road, Opposite Nairobi Hospital
P O Box 52439, City Square, Nairobi, 00200