Finance & Administration Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Finance & Administration Manager 
 

Industry: Information Communications Technology (I.C.T).
 

Location: Nairobi 
 

Salary: Negotiable 
 

Contract Duration / Type: Permanent Full-Time
 

Reports to: CEO
 

Department: Finance. 
 

Urgency: Position needs to be filled immediately.

Our Client, a leading Information Communications Technology (I.C.T) firm seeks to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the effective running of all support areas. i.e. Finance, Operations (including HR and Premises), Data and IT, ensuring that the Client meets the financial and compliance obligations for all its stakeholders. 

As a member of the Senior Management team, the successful candidate will contribute to the strategic, operational, planning and oversight role, and where required lead project initiatives and teams. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

Finance

• Responsible for the financial & management reporting processes, ensuring the availability of timely and relevant information for the entire Organization
• Responsible for the effective management of internal controls and the operation and effectiveness of all processing, including the payroll & accounting systems.
• Responsible for the financial management of the organization
• Responsible for leading the development and review of annual financial plans, budgets & targets with other departments.
• Provides timely and relevant performance reports to the Board, CEO and other management as required.
• Ensures the integrity of the annual financial statements by ensuring that they provide a true & fair view of the organizations affairs, meet legal requirements, comply with the relevant standards and reflect best practice.
• Responsible for ensuring all statutory returns are prepared and filed with the relevant bodies
• Responsible for managing/monitoring any tax issues – e.g. direct/indirect/withholding taxes.
• Responsible for the management of the organization’s pension administration and liaison with external pension provider.
• Responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of the role of Company Secretary.
• Management of relationship with the external auditors, including being the key contact for audit planning and completion. Implements any action points arising from the Audit Management Letter

Administration

• Oversees all Operational matters (including IT, HR and Premises) department in relation to field operations and other activities as required.
• Responsible for identifying emerging governance issues e.g. in Charities reporting, accounting standards and health & safety. Keeping Board, CEO, staff & volunteers appraised and determining action where appropriate
• Oversees integrity, protection and reconciliation of all related financial transactions, and ensures data protection compliance and income maximization.
• Ensures best practices in procurement.
• Management of The organization’s bankers, legal advisors, insurance brokers, IT and other professional advisors.
• Deputizes the CEO where necessary, represents the company at external fora as required and undertakes other duties and projects as may be specified by the CEO from time to time.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience 
 

Minimum of five years general management experience in Finance and Administration, reflecting the key duties of this role – in either the SME or Non-Profit sectors. 

Qualifications and Attainments

• Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting or Finance option
• Must be a CPA (K)
• Be highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office & Outlook
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean driving license.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and managing a broad range of areas
• Have sound judgment and a capacity for innovative thinking
• Be enthusiastic and motivated.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP accounting systems

To apply, send your CV only tohr@flexi-personnel.com before Friday, 1st November 2013.

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