Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location:  Nairobi Kenya
Job Grade:  Head of Department
Reporting to:  MD/CEO

This role is directly responsible for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, deal analysis and negotiations, partnership compliance, as well as private and institutional financing for Jambojet.

 

• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance, profitability, and business opportunities for growth.
• Manage processes for and provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Oversee tax, insurance and treasury functions
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization.
• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization.
• Develop organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion.
• Work with the CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships at all levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.

• Knowledge of revenue management strategies is a plus.
• Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel.
• Intermediate knowledge in working with an ERP system.
• 7+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS).
• Working knowledge within a fast-paced organization in a new low-cost model that has a very high potential for rapid growth.

• Strong business management and revenue maximization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• High sense of urgency and attention to detail

All applications are to be submitted through www.myjobsinkenya.com by completing your profile and submitting your application before 30th September 2021