Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused advisory, tax and assurance services to public sector entities and private companies, building public trust and enhancing value for clients and their stakeholders. With more than 6,500 professional staff located in 31 countries, PricewaterhouseCoopers has the largest foot-print of all professional services firms on the African continent. Local ownership of all our Africa firms assures commitment to the development of our people and economy.

We are seeking to strengthen our support services by recruiting highly motivated individuals for the following role Manager, Financial Accounting and Operations (Public Sector).

The position holder will lead and manage consulting assignments in strategy, operational effectiveness, financial reviews, strategic cost management, cost analysis, business process reviews, business planning and feasibility studies.

Key Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include;

• Undertaking business development through active identification of leads, conversion of leads to expressions of interests, -proposals and engagements
• Responsibility for delivery of client work and management of assignment economics
• Managing staff and project teams while developing and mentoring staff

Required Knowledge and Experience:
You will have at least 5 years’ previous experience and exposure in the public sector either in government, development partners, projects, NGOs or in a professional services firm in;

• Budget formulation, execution, accounting, and financial reporting
• Accounting and financial management system reviews
• External and internal audit systems
• Financial monitoring and pre – disbursement assessments

Competencies and Skills:
To be successful in this role you must have;

• Ability to work in diverse multi-cultural environments and must be a team player
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading projects and diverse teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Strong academic background backed by relevant full professional qualifications
• First Degree in relevant field (with business/accounting/finance orientation) and CPA or ACCA qualification

To apply for this position, please send your application with a detailed CV including names of at least 3 referees , or apply online on our website www.pwc.com/ke/careers.

Closing Date: 30 November 2009