Finance Manager Job in Kenya

 Job Title: Finance Manager

Hiring Organization: Corporate Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Real Estate
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/04/2024

Gross Salary: 170k – 190k

Our client is seeking to hire a Finance Manager, you will manage funds and operations of the finance department in such a manner as to maximize return on investment while minimizing risk and ensuring that adequate control structures are in place over the transfer and investment of funds, forecast, budget and engage in cost management analysis and review of operational performance

Responsibilities:


  • Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as invoicing, purchases receipting, and other transactions.
  • Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; and reconciling entries.
  • Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts monthly
  • Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
  • Oversee and drive efficiency in the production process.
  • Provide leadership in the finance department
  • Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
  • Spearhead daily and monthly stock take
  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
  • Review and suggest ways to improve the overall efficiency and spending of the company
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
  • Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level is well-managed
  • Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure smooth operation
  • Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage monthly departmental budgets
  • Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
  • Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
  • Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to schedule
  • Oversee tax audits and tax returns
  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
  • Support daily, month-end, and year-end close process
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with Company policies and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ensure proper daily filing and archiving of all finance department documents.
  • Liaise with the management to improve financial procedures

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, or related degree with a major in accounting or Finance
  • Certified Accountant CPA (K) qualification.
  • Minimum of 6 of years progressive working experience as a finance manager
  • Should have knowledge and experience in Sharia/Islamic Banking.
  • Good knowledge of accounting, auditing, and financial and management reporting.
  • Computer literacy and computerized accounting experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with accounting packages. – Sage
  • Strong decision-making abilities.
  • Strong analytical and planning skills

How to Apply

Gross Salary: Ksh 170k – 190k

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Finance Manager – Real Estate) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 16th May 2024