Finance
Manager
Job
ID: FHS/36/14
Location: Nairobi
Our
client is seeking a well qualified professional to take up the position of
Finance Manager.
The company is currently Kenya’s largest vegetable processor for exports of
premium horticultural products destined for international markets.
Producing all year round and seeking to expand its market base
across the world, the company conforms to internationally recognized food and
safety standards; assuring customers of quality, reliability and service.
Job Summary: Reporting to the General Manager &
General Manager - Finance, you will be responsible for efficient management of
the Finance and Accounting function with key emphasis on direction, control and
coordination of accounting activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordination
of the Company’s accounting and financial functions.
- Provide
advice and guidance to the management and the Board on financial and
accounting matters.
- Preparation
of the budgets and financial reports
- Cash
flow planning.
- Coordination
of end year audits with external auditors.
- Ensure
timely submissions of statutory returns to the regulatory authorities.
- Set
up internal controls and periodic reviews of the same.
- Preparation
and analysis of financial reports including the annual statutory accounts.
- Monitor
the costing and management accounting functions including budgets and
forecast.
- Ensure
compliance by use of appropriate accounting systems, standards and
procedures.
- Direct
and supervise the functions of the accounting department including stores
and IT.
- Design,
develop, implement and maintain the Company’s accounting information
systems.
- Oversee
the stores management and inventory control including monitoring ordering,
receiving and issues of supplies in the Company.
- Monitor
banks balances.
- Ensure
proper maintenance of the accounting records.
- Plan
and ensure efficient use of the Company’s finances.
- Analyze
the financial position of the Company and advise the General Manager
appropriately.
- Oversee
the development and supporting of IT systems, and effective databank and
back-up systems, IT security, IT policies & procedures and systems
analysis.
- Formulation
of accounting policies to ensure proper utilization of Company financial
resources.
- Keep
abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation and advise the
company accordingly.
Requirements
- Bachelors’
degree in Finance or Accounts from a recognized university
- CPA
(K)
- 5
- 6 years progressive work experience gained in a similar role and
capacity
- Good
Working Knowledge of ERPs, SAP preferably
- Experience
managing finance and accounting teams
- Excellent
supervisory skills
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
- A
team player
- Vast
knowledge of financial policies and regulations
How to Apply
Interested candidates to send in detailed applications to jobs@fanisi.net by deadline of 8th September 2014.
In your cover letter, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.
Interested candidates to send in detailed applications to jobs@fanisi.net by deadline of 8th September 2014.
In your cover letter, kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.