Finance Manager Job in Kenya

We are a pioneering dynamic Insurance Company introducing a new and exciting ethical perspective to the Insurance market in Kenya and the region. 

Founded in the year 2008, The Company is the first fully fledged ethically based operator in East and Central Africa. We are founded on ethical principles and justice. 

In view of our rapid expansion and the need to have accurate accounting records and timely financial reporting, we are in the process of recruiting, qualified, experienced, competent and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Finance Manager.

Job Purpose: To manage all the financial resources of the Company, formulate and implement sound financial policies that will ensure company remains financially viable whilst meeting its strategic goals. 

Overall Responsibility: To manage all the financial resources of the Company, formulate and implement sound financial policies that will ensure Company remains financially viable whilst meeting its strategic goals. 

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
  • Overall management of the Finance function as well as interfacing with other functions of the organization.
  • Coordinating preparation of cost and revenue budgets.
  • Ensuring proper use of the company’s financial resources by developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
  • Monitor the investment market and advise on viable investment options
  • Preparation of financial and management reports.
  • Preparation of returns to the Commissioner of Insurance and KRA.
  • Supervise and control banking transactions and cash management procedures.
  • Monitoring the debtor’s position on a monthly basis and ensuring appropriate debt levels are maintained.
  • Forecast short term and long term capital requirements and obligations in order to maintain adequate funds.
  • Prudent management of the company cash flow and investment portfolio.
  • Ensuring compliance with all fiscal controls and statutory requirements.   
  • Develop and manage proper asset management records and the disposal of company assets.
  • Monitor and analyze the company’s liabilities and recommend alternative management where necessary
  • Supervise, appraise, train and develop staff in the department.
Academic Qualification
  • A Degree of Commerce or any business related field
Professional Qualifications
  • CPA (K) or its equivalent.
Experience
  • 10 years working experience in finance, five (5) of which in senior management position in the Insurance industry.
How to Apply

Application letters and copy of current CV in one document with names and address of three referees clearly titled “APPLICATION FOR FINANCE MANAGER” should be sent by email to hr@takafulafrica.com so as to reach the HR& Administration Manager on or before July 1, 2016 at 5pm.