Old Mutual Finance Manager (Reporting) Job in Kenya

Old Mutual plc is a leading multinational long-term savings, protection and investment group which has been operating for over 169 years. 

It has operations in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia, supported by over 56,000 employees serving over 16 million customers. Old Mutual is listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
 

Old Mutual Kenya comprises of Old Mutual Life Assurance, Old Mutual Investment Group, Old Mutual Investment Services, Old Mutual Securities and Faulu Microfinance Bank.
 

The company has opportunity for qualified, experienced and talented individuals to fill the following position:
 

Finance Manager – Reporting
 

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role leads the Financial Reporting team and responsible for maintaining highest levels of integrity, quality and timeliness in financial reporting, while ensuring compliance to the Old Mutual internal policies, regulatory and International Financial Reporting standards.
 

The key objectives for this position are: -

• Responsible for internal and external group financial reporting to the management, boards, regulator and other stakeholders.
• Accuracy of the trial balance and financial information through constant liaison with the Finance Operations team.
• Responsible for recommending and authorizing all entries including post balance sheet transactions.
• Capital management for all entities by ensuring sufficient capital exists and optimization of available cash and liquidity requirements.
• Responsible for the development of the audit plan in conjunction with the external Auditors and the Board Audit Committee.
• Key player in the business planning process by collating information from internal stakeholders and liaison with the Old Mutual Africa Finance Team.
• Monitors companywide and business unit expenditure against the budgets and carries out variance analysis.
• Leads and manages the Reporting team.
• Other allocated duties and projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field. Master’s degree qualifications in Finance desirable
• Certified Public Accountant/ACCA qualifications.
• At least five years financial reporting experience in the financial services sector with supervisory/managerial responsibility.
• Knowledge of the current Insurance, Retirement Benefits Authority Capital Markets Authority and Banking regulations
• Fully conversant with the business planning process and financial reporting standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills with high personal integrity
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in all MS office applications and accounting software
• High levels of energy, drive, creativity and innovation
• Leadership skills
• Strong business acumen and good understanding of the market
• Self-starter who shows initiative and is able to work with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to apply for the role throughhttp://careers.oldmutual.co.ke/ by 20th November 2014.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.