Finance Manager
Summary: Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)
is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development.
We are
dedicated to promoting private sector entrepreneurship and building
economically sound enterprises in the developing world.
Reporting
to the General Manager, the Finance Manager will be responsible for efficient
management of the accounting function with key emphasis on direction, control
and coordination of accounting activities in such areas as management accounts,
financial accounts, stores and IT within the framework of the objectives,
policies, and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic financial planning process through development of budgets plans including provision of operational, capital expenditure and cash flow projections
- Formulate accounting policies to ensure proper utilization of Company financial resources
- Lead the annual budgeting processes, the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
- Monitor and ensures the financial viability and performance of the organisation in accordance with approved budgets
- Monitor the costing and management accounting functions including budgets and forecast
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor working capital and initiate appropriate actions
- Design and maintain the accounting systems in line with the company’s operations, internal controls and technological requirements
- Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to ensure optimal internal controls that will support smooth operations
- Oversee the development and supporting of IT systems, and effective databank and backup systems, IT security, IT policies & procedures and systems analysis
- Coordinate end year audits with external auditors
- Prepare and present Board papers and ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and records that meet international financial reporting standards
- Oversee the stores management and inventory control including monitoring ordering, receiving and issues of supplies in the Company
- Manage the performance of staff within the department by training and ensuring that the organization conforms to the code of conduct
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in Commerce or related from a recognized university
- CPA (K)
- Good Working Knowledge of ERPs, SAP preferably
- 5 years gained in a similar capacity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A team player
How to Apply:
Send your
application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our
client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and
expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three
professional referees by close of business Monday 28th April 2014
Adept Systems
Management
Consultants
P O Box
6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note
that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.
