Description
- Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and Policy
- Analysing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
- Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
- Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
- Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
- Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Coordinates Audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with policy and regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
- Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
- Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
- Assess the adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.
- Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet the business requirements.
- Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.
- Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications required:
- Minimum academic qualification: Master’s degree in MBA or Equivalent
- Qualifications as an added advantage: CPA (K) or ACCA
- Professional registration: ICPAK
- Industry: Manufacturing
Experience required:
- General work experience (years): 15 years
- Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years
Key Competencies and Technical Skills:
- CPA (K) or ACCA
- Analytical skills
- Financial Acumen
Work Level
Middle Management
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Nairobi
