Finance and Administration Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

Job Code:FAO/ITG/140902
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: Zone Financial Manager 
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
 Our client is a mobile wasp aggregation service provider.
 
Job Objective: Responsible for managing full financial function within African territories including staff management. 
   
 
Primary Responsibilities
 
Financial Accounting and Management Reports:
  • Accounting function from general ledger up to trial balance including but not limited to data capturing
  • Timely delivery & accurate reporting in prescribed format / standard
  • Accounting records supported by valid supporting documentation (also ensure safe custody of all financial documents)
  • Presentation of financial data & meetings
Staff Management and Training
  • Delegation of tasks to staff.
  • Training of staff
  • Overseeing and managing the capture of data and other duties of financial staff.
Financial Management
  • Preparation of cash flow calculations
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and make recommendations on areas of potential improvement
  • System implementation and change management, with specific focus on:
  • FIS implementation
  • Netsuite enhancements & implementation
  • Revenue share accrual implementation on Netsuite
  • Assist the Finance Manager with budget compilation
  • Contract review & management if and when required
Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Tax compliance
  • Company Statutory
  • Audits
Experience
  • 2 Years’ relevant working experience
Knowledge and Skills 

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of VAS or GSM Telecommunications environment
Skills
  • Highly computer literate
  • Analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to cope well with competing demands and to prioritise tasks and able to juggle the demands of multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Able to build quick relationships and work with various internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • High degree of focus and follow up
  • Get the work done in a much organised manner with a sense of urgency
  • Show strong attention to detail, able to check/critique/review own work
  • Self-managed
  • Displays high levels of energy and commitment
  • Ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
How to Apply
 

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