Financial Planning & Reporting Manager at East African Maltings Limited

**Application Deadline - 6th August 2012 **

Reports To: Head of Finance, EAML

Context/Scope:

Barley and Malt are the principal raw materials used in the manufacture of beer and East African Maltings Limited has the strategic role of providing competitively priced brewing raw materials to meet EABL supply requirements.
East African Maltings intent is to support both EABL Supply and Demand’s strategic activities, protect the quality of our brands, support innovation and creation of competitive advantage for the EABL group within the Eastern African Region.
EAML aims to be the preferred supplier of Quality Malt and Barley in the Eastern African region, create wealth for all its stakeholders and contribute to the regional economy.

Dimensions

a) Market Complexity:
EAML is established to produce agricultural products mainly malting barley and malt. This is supplied to various customers to meet their varied requirements in quality and quantity.
The company needs to continuously develop new, high yielding varieties of superior maltings qualities in terms of low grain nitrogen and high extracts, evaluate pesticides and agronomic practices for improved barley growing.

b) Leadership Responsibilities:
This position works within the Finance team and has responsibility over interfacing with cross-functional teams across the Group Companies seeking & implementing best practice.

Purpose of Role:

The role supports the EAML business operations and invariably the EABL Group by driving effective reporting and planning of the financial data to ensure the business makes informed decisions.

Accountabilities:

•To support the development & implementation of Business Performance Management principles & processes across the business.
•To drive robust planning processes across the business to ensure that excellent forecasts, MAs & strategic plans are developed.
•To coach functional heads in the business around MFV to improve decision making, evaluation and issue resolution.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

•Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
•Qualified accountant
•MBA is an added advantage

Experience:

•6 years finance experience, with exposure to management.
•Good understanding of IFRS
•Good understanding of taxation laws.

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