Local Financial Controller Job Nairobi

Job Description

Local Financial Controller Job Nairobi

Company:  bioMérieux

Location:  

Nairobi, KE

Job Function:  Finance

About Company

Pioneering Diagnostics A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for 60 years, bioMérieux is present in 45 countries and serves more than 160 countries with the support of a large network of distributors. In 2020, revenues reached €3.1 billion, with over 90% of sales outside of France.

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 55 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.

Our teams working across our digital transformation and information technology areas are literally changing healthcare through technology. Their various expertises are serving innovations for patients and business. Development of new solutions (hardware and software) as well as building qualitative data and insights contribute to the constant improvement of public health.

Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

About the job

BioMérieux Kenya is seeking a Financial Controller to provide prompt and accurate reporting of the company’s figures and financial results. The successful candidate will report directly to the CFO Africa. 

If you are a person who loves and thrives through challenges and wants to be part of a team that will make a difference, then this position is for you!

What will be your responsibilities within bioMérieux?

• Assuring a timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting to HQ’s,
• P/L and B/S monitoring,
• Commercial Operations controlling,
• Profitability, installed base, and consumption analyses.
• Organise financial functions including financial reporting & analysis and consolidation, cost control, and budgeting & tax planning
• Monitor the cash flow of the company and ensure permanent Improvement of DSO Management
• Organise general office administration, including purchasing, office management, renovation projects, insurance and payroll
• Coordination with auditors, lawyers, and other consultants relating to any legal, company secretarial, and accounting issues
• Participate in office operations in line with the group and local legal requirements.
• Ensure reporting on Sales, Costs (OPEX), P&L; integrated Contribution, and relevant reports on the level of the related countries and departments.
• Support the proper Budget Process.
• Implement internal control, procedures & policies
• Participate in the negotiation with non-group suppliers’ purchases;
• Lead and ensure specific Analysis on request
• Assist in distributors management 
• Exchange with the relevant Departments and Contact Persons on the Group Level 
• Improve the productivity of the related offices; Ensure the implementation of the action planning accordingly, Propose and Support Management Decisions.

Who are you?

• Studies in the accounting or/end economic field,
• Experience of 4 years as a financial analyst, 
• ERP, Microsoft Office, Outlook

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Local Financial Controller Job Nairobi

Job ID:  46241