Finance and Administration Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

Job Code: FAO/ITG/140902
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Zone Financial Manager 
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a mobile wasp aggregation service provider.
 

Job Objective: Responsible for managing full financial function within African territories including staff management. 
    

Primary Responsibilities
 

Financial Accounting and Management Reports:

• Accounting function from general ledger up to trial balance including but not limited to data capturing
• Timely delivery & accurate reporting in prescribed format / standard
• Accounting records supported by valid supporting documentation (also ensure safe custody of all financial documents)
• Presentation of financial data & meetings

Staff Management and Training

• Delegation of tasks to staff.
• Training of staff
• Overseeing and managing the capture of data and other duties of financial staff.

Financial Management

• Preparation of cash flow calculations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and make recommendations on areas of potential improvement
• System implementation and change management, with specific focus on:
• FIS implementation
• Netsuite enhancements & implementation
• Revenue share accrual implementation on Netsuite
• Assist the Finance Manager with budget compilation
• Contract review & management if and when required

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Tax compliance
• Company Statutory
• Audits

Experience

• 2 Years’ relevant working experience

Knowledge and Skills 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of VAS or GSM Telecommunications environment

Skills

• Highly computer literate
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to cope well with competing demands and to prioritise tasks and able to juggle the demands of multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Able to build quick relationships and work with various internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• Good interpersonal skills
• High degree of focus and follow up
• Get the work done in a much organised manner with a sense of urgency
• Show strong attention to detail, able to check/critique/review own work
• Self-managed
• Displays high levels of energy and commitment
• Ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

How to Apply
 

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by clicking on this Finance and Administration Officer

Kindly include your current and expected remuneration in your resume.