EAPCC Head of Financial Management Job in Athi River Kenya

Be part of the transformation and join a leading manufacturing company

East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) is a leading cement manufacturer, situated in Athi River about 30km from Nairobi, and pioneered the manufacture of cement in East Africa in 1933. 

Having started as trading company importing cement, it has grown over the years and now produces about 1.3 million tons of cement per annum.

The cement manufactured by East African Portland Cement Company, is sold under the brand name Blue Triangle Cement and has been instrumental in the regions social-economic development as virtually all spheres of development have benefited from the use of Blue Triangle Cement.

The company has undergone turbulence in recent times and now intends to implement a restructuring program designed to transform its operations. 

As part of this program the Company is seeking to fill the following positions:

Head of Financial Management

Ref: EAPCC/HFM/01/07/2012

Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Financial Management will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in financial management, policy formulation and provision of timely financial information to aid management decision making.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all the corporate financial accounting and reporting activities.
• Ensure effective internal controls, procedures and guidelines to secure company assets
• Budgeting and strategic planning to ensure optimum results for shareholders and other stake holders.
• Management of the company’s cash resources to ensure solvency and cash availability at  all times.
• Work closely with the executive management team advising them on the likely financial  consequences of all proposed causes of action.
• Ensure financial and other reporting systems are maintained ¡n compliance with the  legal requirements.
• Ensure assets controls and tracking to ensure optimum utilization.
• Advising and investing in assets to ensure maximum returns.
• Attending and participating in all board committee meeting and annual general meetings to provide information and advice.

We would like to discuss this position with interested but qualified candidates who satisfy the following minimum qualifications;

• University Degree in accounting or other business related fields.
• Masters in Business Administration - Finance
• Holder of professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA,CIMA)
• At least 10 years relevant working experience in a busy accounting environment 3 of  which should be in senior management position. Experience ¡n manufacturing industry  will be an added advantage.
• Excellent understanding and experience in computerized accounting system.
• Good understanding of IFRS and preparation of financial statements.
• Unquestionable character and integrity.
• Good team player, self motivated and innovative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

If you believe you fit any of the required profiles, please send your application with a CV containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration as well as copies of academic/professional certificates and full contact details of three (3) professional references to:

The Managing Director,
East African Portland Cement Company Ltd.
P.O Box 20 code 00204
Athi River

To be received not later than 24th July, 2012 at 12.00 pm.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.