Vacancy – Finance Manager

OUR CLIENT

Our Client, a privately held company in the energy sector in Kenya is looking to fill the position of a Finance Manager.

THE JOB

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial functions to assure a high-quality, results-oriented business performance.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

Finance Management and Leadership

• Preparation of monthly cash flow projections and quarterly organizational forecasts, to ensure that there is a balance between investments and availability of cash to fund operational activities.
• Preparation and presentation of the monthly management accounts and reports, review and analysis of the same, as well as carrying out the monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensuring that all taxes and relevant statutory deductions are filed and remitted to the relevant government agencies on time.
• Ensure tax compliance for all business functions  including but not limited to PAYE, VAT, WHT and annual corporate income. Be accountable for Financial and Risk compliance.
• Take lead in producing the final accounts in readiness for the annual statutory audit exercise as well as take lead in all project and kitty-related audits to ensuring that they not only run smoothly but that the reports are also unqualified.
• Take lead in consolidating the organizational budget in comparison with Prior rolling estimate, Annual Business Plan and fact-checking the same before review and approval by the Board.
• Cost management and accounting to ensure that costs are charged to the correct budget lines and within approved limits.
• Carry out monthly and YTD costs and budget variance analysis and provide reasons for any variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and the Board as the case may be.
• Update and implement all necessary finance policies and accounting practices from time to time in consultation with other senior finance officers.

Team Development/Management

• Manage the Finance Team to support the development and execution of the company Finance
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals and advise on rewarding performance.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the GM.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from a recognized university. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification – Either CPA-K or ACCA and appropriate ICPAK membership.
• Minimum of 8 years’ (5 years at a senior management level) experience in accounting and finance with demonstrated record of success, preferably in the energy sector.
• Experience working with one of the leading Audit Companies will be an added advantage
• Experience with JDE accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles & standards (IFRS & GAAPs).
• Robust financial reporting skills.
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching teams on financial/accounting matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills, articulate and persuasive communicator in both written and oral communication.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON.

We are offering a competitive remuneration package for the successful candidate based on competence and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com  and www.hreastafrica.com  for more details on this position.

Send CV only to recruitment@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke  by 15^th November 2022 subject heading, as Finance Manager However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for interview as soon as their CVs are received.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.