Manufacturing Industry Finance Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Sep 5, 2017

Manufacturing Industry

Gujirati Speaking Finance Manager
 

Nairobi, Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. 


• Create independent compliance mechanisms to ensure these policies are followed.


• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met in a timely manner including Withholding Payments, Income Tax, NSSF, NHIF, WIBA etc.


• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the directors and the external auditors as necessary. 


• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.


• Develop and maintain financial accounting and auditing systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.


• Manage the cash flow and prepare daily/weekly cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.


• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.


• Manage the acquisition of budgeted capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.


• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Directors.


• Provide oversight to line staff and support them in achieving their performance targets.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.


• Create a work plan for each financial year that realizes cost savings in the budget as a percentage of the turn over.


• Oversee budget and reallocation of funds where necessary to ensure availability of goods/ stock and avoid loss making procurement decisions


• Ensure availability of cash for day-to day operational expenses as approved by directors.


• Oversee the disbursement of cash budget and approve payments made for operational expenses (eg. petty cash, travel allowances etc)  implement cost cutting methods of handling the same


• Oversee financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports.


• Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with client requirements.


• Work closely with the project management team to identify, analyse and execute the most optimum financing solution for projects


• When needed, provide support to obtain project related bonds (e.g. advance payment and performance bonds)

Qualifications:

• Relevant University Master"s Degree in Finance or Accounting


• Must possess CPA(K) or ACCA qualifications


• At least 15 years’ experience with at least five of these in a senior management capacity


• Deep knowledge of operational processes and implementation of the same


• Member of a professional accounting body is an added advantage

How to Apply

If you are qualified for the above position, please send your CV to careers@hrmconnection.com

All applications MUST include current salary, expected salary and notice period in order to be considered. 

Use “Finance Manager – Manufacturing” in the subject line of your application.