Kenya - Finance Accounting & Operations Manager

Department:

East Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Reference Number:

ADSP00010

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for Managers who will manage engagements for our clients aimed at effective overall financial management as well as corporate performance management. This is achieved through improving companies’ transactional, process and decision support process, strategic cost management and analysis, enhancing underlying technologies, and refining organization designs

Roles & Responsibilities

•Undertake business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
Managing Finance, Accounting & Operations projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects as per required standards
Identifying and addressing client or management needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client or management relationships; manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets
Managing risks within the standard PwC’s global policies and procedures
Identifying and applying appropriate costing techniques to a range of situations
Understanding the finance and broader business strategy of clients
Ensuring engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and WIP management
Contributes to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address client or PwC needs
Acting as trusted business advisor with client through knowledge sharing, technical expertise and project management
Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams 

Requirements

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:


First Degree in relevant field
MBA/MSc (with business/accounting/finance orientation) is desirable
CPA or ACCA (finalists) or other accredited accounting qualification


Job Experience:
Over 5 years’ experience in related Finance & Accounting internal consulting orconsulting firm
Experience in reviewing of costing and cost management systems
Financial analysis and modelling
Demonstrated experience advising organizations on improving efficiency and effectiveness in transaction processing, close and consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, and internal and external reporting
Experience in assignments on shared service and outsourcing, finance transformation, performance management, financial systems optimization, and talent management
Experience in utilizing business intelligence and performance management software tools
Experience in identifying, obtaining and processing critical data (e.g. benchmarks)
Experience in internal and external reporting, people and organization structures, performance management, budgeting and forecasting capabilities; cash flow optimization and the use of capital; and, building and maintaining cost-effective controls.
Experience in identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.
Experience in building and maintaining relations with senior level clients and management
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience handling and leading projects and diverse teams
Ability to deliver on business growth targets
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities


Job Knowledge Requirements:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of one of the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, and Consumer products, Telecommunication, Energy and Mining.
Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable


Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as a team manager
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
Strong computer and IT User skills and technical depth
Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects,
Understand and live the PwC values
Demonstrable creativity and innovation
Presentation, communication and facilitation skills
Adapting and responding to change 

Additional Information

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