Position Title: Finance Manager
Industry: Financial Markets
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: USD 2,500 – USD 3,000
Our client is seeking to hire a finance manager who will forecast the company’s financial standing based on financial and operational data and reports provided by the finance and accounting team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the smooth operation of the Finance function under his/her responsibility and ensure that business goals are met as per the Company’s overall strategic planning.
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of management accounts and statutory financial statements with full cooperation with head office.
- Production of all relevant reporting as required by regulatory authorities (including Central Banks if applicable) and senior management (head office).
- Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained at all times.
- Preparation and management of the budgeting process as well as of the re-forecasting and other planning processes with full coordination with the head office.
- Ensure the legal requirements for TAX and VAT are met.
- Maintain relations and cooperate with external associates such as auditors, banks, etc.
- Liaise and collaborate with other departmental Heads as required.
- Assist with high-level decisions about policy and strategy.
- Help with recruiting new staff members as and when necessary.
- Ensure legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations on a timely basis.
- Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.
- Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs.
- Close coordination with head office on all decisions to be taken.
- Any further responsibilities/duties that your direct supervisor may assign to you during your employment.
Qualifications:
- BA/BSc University Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related subject.
- ACCA, ACA, FCA, or any other professional qualifications (i.e., ICPAK).
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in Accounting, Audit, Banking, or any other related areas of which a minimum of 2 to 3 years in financial industries will be considered as a strong advantage.
- Additional diplomas and/or certificates in the accounting, audit, financial statements, and financial markets fields.
- Strong fluency with Excel formulas and function Proficiency.
- Knowledge of the principles of accounting, cash and debt management, treasury trading, and continuous improvement in a corporate setting.
- Knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and updates in reporting.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize various projects and tasks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Previous experience with relevant SAP accounting software will be considered as an advantage.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Finance Manager – Financial Markets) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 10th Oct 2023.