Finance Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

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 accountsensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresensure all financial reporting deadlines are metprepare financial management reports including budget variance reportsensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closeestablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control proceduresresolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities if anycontinuous management and support of budget and forecast activitiesmonitor and ensure compliance to all statutory requirementsmaintain accurate financial data basespreparation and co-ordination of annual statutory audits and liaison with both  internal & external auditorsensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expensesanalyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenuesanalyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problemsHR matters including payroll processing, leave administration and staff medical schemeGeneral Administration including procurement, premises administration, Board meetings preparation, fixed assets register and any duties that will be assigned by senior management or the boardKey Competencies and Associated Key Tasks

Drive for results

Set high performance standards and pursue agreed goalsStrive for constant improvements and take responsibility for achieving business results and persevere despite obstaclesReport problems to management with suggestions for resolutionsAttention to detail and accuracyDemonstrate an interest in and an understanding of issues relevant to your departmentUnderstand priorities, products and services and have a good grasp of how the department is runBring best practices to the attention of the departmentProblem solving and decision makingDiagnose problems and thoroughly analyze information to guide decision makingEvaluate and assimilate critical information when reaching  conclusions and make logical, competent decisionsDemonstrate cooperation and trust with colleagues, supervisors, teams and across departmentsActively 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.Be open to new ideas and make changes in the job and routine as requiredTolerant to stress and long working hoursComplete tasks as directed by managementEstablish action plans and schedules for meeting departmental prioritiesAssign responsibilities, allocate resources and coordinate the activities to yourself and others  so as to meet the objectives givenStrong communication skillsPromote your ideas persuasively and shape the opinion of your managers and to overcome resistanceBuild consensus for action and negotiate mutually beneficial solutionsInterested parties should send their CV’s to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 30th of March 2013.

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