Mwezi Limited
Job Title: Finance Officers
Job Title: Finance Officers
Location: Nairobi or Kisumu
Position Reports to:Board of
Directors
Vacancy: 2 Positions
About Mwezi Limited: Mwezi Limited, a UK registered company, established a registered
branch in Kenya in 2014 to provide products and services that improve the
health, wealth, education and environmental impact of our customers. We
currently sell a range of solar products and energy efficient cook stoves.
We have offices in Nairobi and Kisumu
and 16 branches around Lake Victoria region. In 2019, we intend to grow the
business considerably. We are recruiting for a Financial Officer to join the
team at an exciting time in the growth of the company.
Summary of Position: To take full responsibility for aspects of the finance function
to include all statutory returns for the Kenyan business, month end
reconciliations, cash management and month end reporting. Work with Kenyan
Directors and the accounts clerk to provide commercial support to improve the
performance of the business.
Duties and responsibilities
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Undertake duties and functions
relating to finance including all statutory returns and compliance with the
in-country regulations.
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Undertake monthly budget management
and monthly reconciliation for such expenses incurred in-country.
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Provide financial reports to the
board of directors on a monthly basis, and as maybe requested by the board at
any time.
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Assist with developing internal
control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget
administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
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Liaise with the UK and in-country
directors in the cash flow management and approval of funds disbursements to
relevant departments and other suppliers.
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Be able to Assess, understand
company’s risk profile and report such risk issues to the board of directors
and implement operational best practices to mitigate them
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Ensure that the company’s record
keeping and reporting meets the requirements of auditors and government’s
compliance requirements.
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Be a key contact person in liaising
with auditors and maintain such relations with external auditors and implement
given recommendations.
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Expected to maintain in-depth
relations with all members of the management team
Required Qualification
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The candidate should have a degree in
accounting, Finance or business administration or equivalent business
experience 2+ years serving in a similar position.
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Must be fully qualified accountant.
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Must be able to demonstrate
Credibility, integrity, honesty and attention to detail.
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Excellent MS excel skills and a high
level of written and oral communication skills, good writing in English is
mandatory.
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Experience in working with Quick
Books Professional online would be useful.
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The role would suit someone who is
happy to roll their sleeves up and do transactional accounting whilst also be
comfortable presenting financial results to the board of directors.
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Experience of off-grid solar
businesses, retail, FMCG or agricultural products would be helpful as well as
familiarity with M-PESA merchant services.
If you are interested please send in
your application with a CV and motivation letter stating your suitability and
salary expectation via email to hr@mwezisolar.co.ke by close of business on
10th May 2019.
Applications will be reviewed on
rolling basis and all applications to be addressed to HR Director, Mwezi
Limited.
Mwezi Ltd is an equal opportunity
employer, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
