Head of Finance - East Africa CA (SA)THIS IS AN EXPAT POSITION FOR A QUALIFIED FINANCE EXECUTIVE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN EAST AFRICA.THE INCUMBENT WILL BE BASED IN ADDIS ADABA BUT HAVE SOUND KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN ETHIOPIA, KENYA AND BOTSWANA.The role will suit a suitably experienced finance professional who will:Ensure the company’s financial practices are aligned with statutory regulations and legislation.Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information, as needed.Monitor cash flows, accounts and other financial transactions.Supervise the finance department in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.Prepare and/or review official reports on a monthly and annual basis.Implement controls and practices to minimise financial risk.Oversee the internal and external audit process.Update financial policies and procedures.Maintain a policy manual for the finance department.Ensure effective functioning of the finance departments in Kenya, Botswana and EthiopiaEnsure tax and other regulatory compliance.Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.Review financial information received from Finance Directors/Managers in East Africa and Botswana.Direct division-wide budgetary planningEnsure budgets/forecasts for the East Africa and Botswana businesses are aligned with the companies strategic objectives.Analyse the financial climate in, and market trends of, East Africa and Botswana to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans.Identify opportunities for cost savingImplement career path and succession strategies for the regional finance team, in collaboration with the human resources department and Financial Development Manager.Relocations assistance provided.#J-18808-Ljbffr