Tatu is a project of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

Responsibilities or duties

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other required reports.
• Manage finance team for all projects in Kenya.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and implement strategies to monitor, measure, and mitigate liquidity risk exposure across the organization
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during annual audits and regulatory examinations.
• Assist department heads and senior management in developing annual budgets.
• Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular forecasts to support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities based on financial data and provide insights to senior management.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity by monitoring cash balances, forecasting cash needs, and optimising cash resources.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of cash flow reports each month.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Ensure deadlines for the monthly close process are met.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Country Head and CFO, subject to evolving business needs.
• Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting by accurately, clearly, and promptly communicating financial information.
• Ensure procurement is conducted in line with the company's Governance Handbook.
• Review financial transactions in line with the company’s policies
• Identify weekly payments for CFO and Country Head review in line with the company’s payment processes

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelors degree in finance or a related field

A masters degree is preferred

CPA or ACCA required.

Experience needed

At least 10 years of experience with a minimum of five years' experience in a Senior position.

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other required reports.
• Manage finance team for all projects in Kenya.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and implement strategies to monitor, measure, and mitigate liquidity risk exposure across the organization
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during annual audits and regulatory examinations.
• Assist department heads and senior management in developing annual budgets.
• Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular forecasts to support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities based on financial data and provide insights to senior management.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity by monitoring cash balances, forecasting cash needs, and optimising cash resources.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of cash flow reports each month.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Ensure deadlines for the monthly close process are met.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Country Head and CFO, subject to evolving business needs.
• Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting by accurately, clearly, and promptly communicating financial information.
• Ensure procurement is conducted in line with the company's Governance Handbook.
• Review financial transactions in line with the company’s policies
• Identify weekly payments for CFO and Country Head review in line with the company’s payment processes

• Financial statement preparation
• Team management
• Compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Liquidity risk management
• Auditor liaison
• Budget development and monitoring
• Financial forecasting
• Financial data analysis
• Cash flow management
• Internal controls establishment
• Policy and procedure development
• Automated reporting/forecasting tool development
• Staff recruitment, training, and development
• Leadership and support
• Transparency and accountability in financial reporting
• Procurement compliance
• Financial transaction review

• Bachelors degree in finance or a related field
• Masters degree (preferred)
• CPA or ACCA required