Chief Financial Officer

Ipsos Synovate

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Ipsos is a world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide. 

Ipsos provides research services and strategic insight to the world’s largest corporations and many public sector organizations.
 

Ipsos is organized in each country of operation across its global business lines and its functions, in a matrix organization that is designed to achieve operational excellence, functional expertise and client satisfaction. 

The global business lines are research services that fall into the categories of marketing, advertising, loyalty, media, communications and technology and public affairs.
 

In Kenya, Ipsos is especially active in the media, communications and technology, public affairs and marketing research areas.

Chief Financial Officer - Ipsos Synovate Kenya

The Role

The CFO is the financial steward of Ipsos’ business in Kenya

• The CFO will be responsible for leading all financial aspects of the business including controlling, accounting, cash, cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and the profitable growth and improvement of the business.
• The CFO will be required to lead the development and implementation of financial planning and budgeting in support of the company’s strategic goals and budgets. He/she will ensure that the company’s financial statements are accurate and timely, and in compliance with Ipsos Group policies. He/she will be responsible for accounting, controlling, financial planning and business analysis, treasury matters, maintaining good relationships with banking institutions, the company’s auditors, the required tax authorities, and other members of the financial community within the Group.
• A specific short term objective is to entrench the use of our financial control and accounting system, known internally as Symphony. This is a major reengineering task that will require a proactive, flexible and assertive approach, a strong character, and an ability to work across the entire business both in Kenya and in the wider Ipsos group.
• The CFO will report jointly to the CFO, Pan Africa and to the Managing Director of the Ipsos Kenya business.
• This is not a maintenance role. It is a challenging role in a company with aggressive growth targets. The successful candidate will be able to “hit the ground running”, and will be a strong team-player. Success will lead to further opportunities within the Ipsos Group.

Required Knowledge and qualifications

• Relevant University Degree
• Relevant Accounting qualification
• A track record of high achievement in a complex, matrix international environment
• At least 6 years relevant management experience
• Resilient and tough with a strong character. Able to act on own initiative within set guidelines
• Strong communicator and team player
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, motivate & develop people
• Negotiation skills & the ability to influence at all levels
• Well developed analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in service delivery

References will be sought and the preferred candidate will undertake further interviews at Group level including with the Group CFO.
 

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!
 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Ipsos Synovate’s values.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to careers-ke@ipsos.com.
 

Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached. Include “Chief Financial Officer, Ipsos Synovate Kenya” in the cover letter and email subject header.
 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Deadline for application: Friday, 12th Juy 2013, 5pm

For more information on Ipsos-Synovate please visit:www.ipsos.com