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Working Capital-Reporting

VACANCY – WORKING CAPITAL - REPORTING

Position Title:

Working Capital-Reporting

Reporting To

Head of Working Capital

Duty Station:

Nairobi, Kenya

Job Purpose

To prepare, analyze and present working capital reports in order to provide accurate, timely working capital reports to Management

Main Responsibilities and Duties

· Management Reporting (MIS) - Develop reports to assist in forward planning and target setting

o Monitor performance against targets and alert management on potential instances of underachievement

o Be responsible for quality control assessments for MIS data entry and act as first line trouble-shooter and problem solving for data errors.

o Responsible for the production of reports for management analysis

o Maintain internal procedures to collect and collate information

o Provide information and statistics as required

o Assess the requirements of reporting systems and produce reports for internal and external use as necessary; creating any additional reports that may be required and maintaining any existing reports to reflect accurately the data held

· Management presentations - Produce working capital presentations as required for the Management Team

o Prepare and provide presentations with regular reports on progress towards targets, flagging variations and performing initial checks on reasons for under/over achievement for Working Capital

o Preparation of Working Capital Management Reports on the achievement of performance targets against a range on internal and external indicators

o Synthesize and analyze data and write summary reports by program based on the Monitoring results

o In accordance with requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

· Foreign Exchange Risk Management

o Enabling risk management techniques by generating an exposure map

o Support foreign exchange risk management framework compliance

· Ensure Control and Compliance in all working capital areas

o Ensuring compliance with all policies of Working Capital Management

o Compliance to Working Capital processes and procedures

o Closure of internal audit Working Capital issues-status and compliance

o Assist creation of Risk Management Policy document

Education, Skills & Knowledge:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.

· MBA desired.

· At least 5 years experience in a finance role, exposure to working capital preferable

· Knowledge of reporting methodologies

· Experience in data analysis/manipulation

· IT skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheets (Excel)

· Knowledge and experience of IT systems in a networked environment.

Specialist Skills required:

· Highly Numerate

· Knowledge of treasury software expertise

· Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.

· Advanced spreadsheet and modelling skills.

· Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.

· Attention to detail and accuracy.

· Interested in process improvement.

· Willing to adapt quickly to changes in direction.

· Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 4th March 2011. The interview process will commence immediately CVs are received. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

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