Finance
& Administration Manager
Location: Nairobi
Job
Summary: The
jobholder will provide managerial support to the Finance unit which will
include improving financial management and procedures that support the
organisation’s operations.
In
addition, this role is responsible for the implementation of policies,
processes and procedures to ensure internal efficiencies and effective
preparation and dissemination of financial information for management decision
making and reporting purposes.
- Development
and implementation of effective financial strategies, procedures in order
to achieve compliance requirements, optimal efficiency, and efficient
resource utilization and cost containment.
- Develop
and maintain efficient financial management systems in accordance with the
Organization’s financial procedures and in line with local and
international accounting standards and best practices.
- Develop
the finance budget and monitor own budget and those of other units in
liaison with the unit heads.
- Effectively
coordinate the preparation of the Organization’s annual budget and monitor
performance against the approved budget to ensure management is informed
on the variances on a regular basis.
- Provide
financial advice to other units within the Organization, especially with
regard to programme activities.
- Review
weekly and monthly bank reconciliation reports and prepare cash flow
reports for submission to the head of finance and support services on a
monthly basis.
- Ensure
the Organization complies with all financial policies as stipulated and
that implementing partners comply with all the contract terms and
provisions.
- Ensure
implementing partners (IPs) financial review and closure is conducted in a
timely manner.
- Facilitate
annual financial audits and any other periodic reviews.
- Prepare
periodic financial reports for review and discussion with the head of
finance and support services.
- Review
and approval of payments and disbursements within established limits.
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by head of finance and support services.
Focus
Areas of Responsibilities-percentage of time spent:
- Financial
planning management and reporting-60%
- Cost
management-20%
- Administrative
responsibilities-20%
Academic
and professional qualifications:
- Minimum
a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized
University. Business related postgraduate qualification such as a Master’s
degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.
- Professional
accounting qualifications such as CPA (K) or ACCA.
Experience:
- At
least 5 years’ experience in financial accounting and administration.
- Preferred
exposure in Agro chemical Industry on a similar position.
- Conversant
with accounting packages, experience in working with financial accounting
software is desirable.
Additional
skills:
- Conversant
with the MS office suite
- Negotiation
skills
- Interpersonal
sensitivity skills
- Planning
and coordination skills
- Problem
solving and analytical skills
- Excellent
presentation, oral and written communication skills
Core
Technical Skills required for the role:
- Financial
Management
- Project
Management
How to
Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other not relatives) should be submitted to: sheerlogictalentsourcing@gmail.com on or before 6th September 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Finance & Admin Manager”
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Finance & Admin Manager”
