Finance Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Finance Manager

 
Level: Management

Reports: To General Manager and Managing Director

Job Purpose:

The Finance Manager shall be responsible for managing the finance and accounting functions of the company which includes receivables & payables management, treasury /cash management, taxation management and financial reporting as well as ensuring high levels of compliance to accounting principles and procedures. 

Also ensure appropriate accounting control procedures and systems are in place.

Key Responsibilities

• compile and analyze financial information to prepare finance all statements including monthly and annual accounts
• ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• prepare financial management reports including budget variance reports
• ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities if any
• continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
• monitor and ensure compliance to all statutory requirements
• maintain accurate financial data bases
• preparation and co-ordination of annual statutory audits and liaison with both  internal & external auditors
• ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
• analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
• analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• HR matters including payroll processing, leave administration and staff medical scheme
• General Administration including procurement, premises administration, Board meetings preparation, fixed assets register and any duties that will be assigned by senior management or the board

Key Competencies and Associated Key Tasks

Drive for results

• Set high performance standards and pursue agreed goals
• Strive for constant improvements and take responsibility for achieving business results and persevere despite obstacles
• Report problems to management with suggestions for resolutions

Understanding operations

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate an interest in and an understanding of issues relevant to your department
• Understand priorities, products and services and have a good grasp of how the department is run
• Bring best practices to the attention of the department

Problem solving and decision making

• Diagnose problems and thoroughly analyze information to guide decision making
• Evaluate and assimilate critical information when reaching  conclusions and make logical, competent decisions

Team work

• Demonstrate cooperation and trust with colleagues, supervisors, teams and across departments
• Actively participate in and conduct organized meetings.
• Interact with other staff in a professional and positive manner to foster good rapport, promote team spirit and ensure effective two way communication.

Adaptability

• Be open to new ideas and make changes in the job and routine as required
• Tolerant to stress and long working hours
• Complete tasks as directed by management

Planning and organizing

• Establish action plans and schedules for meeting departmental priorities
• Assign responsibilities, allocate resources and coordinate the activities to yourself and others  so as to meet the objectives given

Impact and influence

• Strong communication skills
• Promote your ideas persuasively and shape the opinion of your managers and to overcome resistance
• Build consensus for action and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions

Interested parties should send their CV’s to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 30th of March 2013.