Finance Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

A leading private medical facility is looking for a Finance Manager for to be located at its head office in Nairobi.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager will take full responsibility for strategic financial management function of the organization; including but not limited to budgeting, resource mobilization, maintenance of accurate accounting records, reporting both internally and externally in a timely manner, all procurement processes for all the company’s offices nationwide and supervision of various departmental staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Preparation in conjunction with the other heads of departments and in particular advising the CEO and Directors in all budget and finance matters relevant to the performance of the Organization’s obligations under the Strategic Plan.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting as per the terms of Organization’s contractual agreements with suppliers, debtors and other affiliated companies and advising the CEO on the same
  • Set up and administer accounting and administrative systems, processes and procedures as required by the Organization as per statutory requirements.
  • Establish systems and procedures for the efficient management of the Organization and its records.
  • Ensure maintenance of accurate and complete accounting records.
  • Ensure continuous management of cash flow.
  • Institution and enforcement of controls over Organization’s assets and financial resources.
  • Ensure preparation of timely and accurate financial reports as per management needs, Board of Directors’ and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure preparation of annual and phased budgets based on Organization’s strategic work plans and continuous monitoring and management of these budgets in liaison with relevant staff.
  • Coordination of all the company’s audits (annual and ad hoc), provide satisfactory responses to any queries and ensure implementation of any recommendations suggested and agreed with auditors.
  • Continuous improvement of the financial and procurement policies and guidelines and ensuring efficient and effective implementation of the same.
  • Oversight and management of all procurement to ensure that laid down procedures are followed.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Finance/ MBA majoring in Finance; 
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Accounts/Finance
  • CPA (K) Active member of a finance professional body
Competencies
  • At least 10 years’ experience including at least five years at senior level in an commercial set-up.
  • High degree of integrity
  • Proven experience in strategic financial management, Systems development and implementation, Costing and cost control, Budgeting and budgetary control and brand profitability management, Financial reporting, Cash management, Taxation expertise, Decision making and problem solving skills, Relationship building and maintenance,
  •  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, 
  • IT skills, 
  • Understanding and experience in application of value for money concepts, 
  • procurement and supplies experience will be an added advantage
How to Apply:

Interested and qualified individuals are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three referees) by email on/before close of business on 8th October 2015 to financemanager003@gmail.com  

A competitive salary is being offered plus medical and pension benefits.

If you feel you fit the above requirements kindly forward your current updated CV with at least 3 referees. 


Quote your current salary and attach the last three pay slips from your current employer.