Chemelil Sugar Company Limited is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated in Western Kenya along Awasi  – Nandi  Hills road (About 55km from Kisumu)

 Head of Finance

Reporting to:  Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

•    Develop and install effective financial management systems and procedures.
•    Provide professional leadership and technical guidance in identifying and evaluating organizational risk factors.
•    Plan and coordinate the timely preparation of annual work plans and budget estimates that achieves desired targets.
•    Coordinate banking services, reconciliation of ledger accounts; and custody of funds, securities and financial instrument
•    Review procurement process to ensure that the Company gets value for money through competitive bidding process, delivery of quality goods and services
•    Establish stringent expenditure control procedures by adhering to best practice.
•    Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, capital and projected financial position for implementation of planned activities.
•    Develop and implement computerized financial information systems that enhance record keeping and asset management.
•    Monitor and track the utilization of capital and operational expenditure against approved plans.
•    Interpret financial reports, statements, accounting records and advice the Chief Executive accordingly.
•    Coordinate the preparation of tax returns to ensure compliance.
•    Review analysis of on-going programmes in order to determine progress towards stated goals and objectives and take immediate action for any deviations.
•    Enhance the production of quality and timely accounting reports through improved accounting systems and procedures.
•    Conduct training needs assessment for staff in order to improve quality services.
•    Appraise and evaluate the performance of staff against set departmental targets and objectives.
•    Attend HOD meeting, Chairs Departmental meeting and external meeting.

    Minimum Qualifications

•    Masters degree or its equivalent.
•    Full Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA, and membership to relevant professional body.
•    Minimum seven (7) years experience, five (5) of which must be in Senior Management position in a large Finance department.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send their applications stating their suitability for the post they are applying for, expected salary, day time telephone number and detailed curriculum vitae including the names and addresses of three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to reach the undersigned on or before 1st March, 2017. Managing Director Chemelil Sugar Company Limited P.O. Box 1649 KISUMU E-mail: csc@chemsugar.co.ke Our Vision: The Company of choice in the manufacture of sugar and related products NB: We are an equal opportunity employer and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply