A leading
Insurance Company in Kenya, renowned for its innovative, reliable, affordable
and unmatched motor insurance services is looking for a motivated and qualified
professional to fill the position below:
Finance Manager
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing the company’s corporate strategy and implement operational policies and corporate plans;
- Develop the annual budget and ensure it is aligned with the company’s strategic and operational plans;
- Evaluate and improve the accounting system to enhance functionality of financial management and reporting;
- Review and constantly improve workflows, accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and effectiveness;
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with set policies and procedures;
- Advise management on treasury related matters;
- Make recommendations for cost savings and expense rationalization;
- Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors and all other regulators for periodic audits and inspections;
- Manage the acquisition of capital assets, ensure they are properly tagged, amortized and disposed appropriately;
- Establish rapport with bankers, fund managers, regulators and other stakeholders;
- Accurate preparation and timely submission of returns and payments to the tax authorities, Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and all other relevant statutory and regulatory bodies;
- Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions;
- Train and direct staff in accordance with the established standards and company policy; and
- Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports and present them to management and the Board.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent;
- MBA in Finance will be an added advantage;
- Certified Public Accountant , CPA (K) or equivalent;
- Must have worked for at least ten (10) years after attaining the above qualifications in a busy commercial environment, seven (7) of which must be at senior management level;
- Experience in the insurance industry and external audit experience would be an added advantage; and
- Have excellent leadership skills, integrity and a can-do attitude.
Individuals
who meet the above requirements should send their applications to the
address/email below stating their current and expected salary, along with a
detailed CV, testimonials and copies of their academic documents to reach us on
or before 1st August 2014 to:
HR &
Admin. Manager
P.O. Box
40863-00100 GPO
Nairobi
OR Email: careers2014.06@gmail.com