Assistant Finance Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya


Assistant Finance Manager

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate payment of salaries as well as suppliers and reconciliation of various accounts

Reporting To: Finance Manager

Specifically These Responsibilities Are To:
  • To keep stock control of blank cheques, receipts, certificates and invoices; to ensure that control registers are maintained properly.
  • To ensure that all control accounts agree with the General Ledger (Trial Balance) on monthly basis. These include petty cash, bank accounts, provision accounts, etc.
  • To ensure that month end backup is done before posting for the following month.
  • To perform year end closing procedure for SUN accounting system;
  • To co-ordinate staff in the division so that all required tasks is carried out efficiently and in accordance with the company Group Financial Manual, International Accounting Standards and Kenya statutory requirements.
  • To ensure that the internal controls of the company are strictly followed. Any non-conformance to be immediately reported to the Finance Manager and in his absence to the MD.
  • To check and sign all payments (cash / bank) vouchers before submitting them for final approval.
  • To assist the Finance Manager to prepare Audit schedules as required by the external auditors.
  • To randomly check the cashier’s balances and countersign the petty cash book to affirm the checking.
  • To store and keep record of all company vehicle logbooks and follow up those without.
  • To prepare monthly provisions / cancellations such as telephone, bad debts, claims, etc. and import the monthly “fixed” entries into Sun accounting system.
  • To prepare and maintain records of all provisions made on a monthly basis.
  • To assist the Finance Manager by exercising such duties as may be delegated from time to time.
Profile:
  • Preferably a holder of Certified Public Accountant Part II or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in busy finance environment.
  • Bachelor Degree in B. Com.BA Economics or similar.
Skills:
  • Computer literacy.
  • Accounts preparation and interpretation.
  • Cost Control.
  • Knowledge of Kenya as well as International accounting standards.
  • Fluent English, spoken and written.
  • To have a sound knowledge of basic office administration procedures.
  • Management skills.
  • Friendly behaviour at all levels.
  • Readiness to service with a good flexibility in the schedules and working hours.
  • Ability to listen and analyse a problem without prejudgement.
  • Honesty at all times is a MUST.
If you meet the above requirements, send your resume with your current remuneration to assistfinanceman@gmail.com latest by November 21st, 2012.