Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Industrial Promotion Services (Kenya)

Limited (IPS) is the Manufacturing and Industrial arm of the Aga Khan Fund for

Economic Development (AKFED) which in turn is an Affiliate of the Aga Khan

Development Network (AKDN).  

IPS has a portfolio of operating

companies in Printing and Packaging sector, Food and Agro processing, Leather,

Specialized Textiles, Pharmaceuticals as well as Infrastructure across East and

Central Africa.  Finance Manager – Industry

Under the overall supervision of the

General Manager of that company, the Finance Manager will be responsible for

all areas relating to financial reporting. 

This position will be responsible for

developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to

ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. 

This position is responsible for a

multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation,

financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, all internal financial

controls and the support of budget and forecast activities. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of
  
  monthly management accounts to support business decisions and possible
  
  outcomes.


• Responsible for monthly and annual statutory
  
  accounts and reporting of financial Statements.


• Preparation of annual budgets and periodic
  
  forecasts as well as long term rolling plans (regular Prognosis)



• Direct involvement in corporate reporting for
  
  financial and management information (e.g. Board Paper preparation)


• Appropriate analytical review of key
  
  performance indicators based on various financial data.


• Manage and implement appropriate stock costing
  
  processes and records control.


• Working capital management aligned to the
  
  needs of the Company’s cash flow and operations.


• Ensure compliance with statutory and
  
  regulatory returns deadlines  e.g. PAYE, VAT and Withholding taxes


• Ensure adequate internal controls for
  
  effective and efficient budgeting, expenditure, accounting, cash flow,
  
  banking and taxation management.


• Handle any KRA inquiries and audits liaise
  
  with the external auditors.


• Prepare/develop daily reports to assist in
  
  product pricing decisions.


• Manage the accounting staff and enhance their
  
  skills and competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business
  
  related field from a recognized university


• Qualified Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
  
  (CPA-K) or ACCA


• At least 7 years accounting experience in a
  
  Manufacturing Company with up to 3 years at senior supervisory level.


• Good knowledge of computer accounting software


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Proactive and results oriented.

To Apply:
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees,

telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials

should be sent to the,

Head of Human Resources, 

Industrial Promotions Services 

or by email to careers@ipskenya.com /

purity.midwa@ipskenya.com