Assistant Finance Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya


Assistant Finance Manager
Primary Responsibility
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.