Finance Manager Jobs Kenya

Job Title: Finance Manager
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 accounts
    ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

    ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
    prepare financial management reports including budget variance reports
    ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
    establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
    resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities if any
    continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
    monitor and ensure compliance to all statutory requirements
    maintain accurate financial data bases
    preparation and co-ordination of annual statutory audits and liaison with both  internal & external auditors
    ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
    analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
    analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
    HR matters including payroll processing, leave administration and staff medical scheme
    General Administration including procurement, premises administration, Board meetings preparation, fixed assets register and any duties that will be assigned by senior management or the board

Key Competencies and Associated Key Tasks
Drive for results
    Set high performance standards and pursue agreed goals
    Strive for constant improvements and take responsibility for achieving business results and persevere despite obstacles
    Report problems to management with suggestions for resolutions
Understanding operations
    Attention to detail and accuracy
    Demonstrate an interest in and an understanding of issues relevant to your department
    Understand priorities, products and services and have a good grasp of how the department is run
    Bring best practices to the attention of the department
Problem solving and decision making
    Diagnose problems and thoroughly analyze information to guide decision making
    Evaluate and assimilate critical information when reaching  conclusions and make logical, competent decisions
Team work
    Demonstrate cooperation and trust with colleagues, supervisors, teams and across departments
    Actively 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.
Adaptability
    Be open to new ideas and make changes in the job and routine as required
    Tolerant to stress and long working hours
    Complete tasks as directed by management
Planning and organizing
    Establish action plans and schedules for meeting departmental priorities
    Assign responsibilities, allocate resources and coordinate the activities to yourself and others  so as to meet the objectives given
Impact and influence
    Strong communication skills
    Promote your ideas persuasively and shape the opinion of your managers and to overcome resistance
    Build consensus for action and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions

Interested parties should send their CV’s to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 30th of March 2013.

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