Job Description
To
provide effective management of the Company’s financial and other resources and
ensure timely and accurate reporting
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement robust accounting systems that are embedded with
appropriate controls that help safeguard the company’s assets and ensure
accurate and timely reporting.
- Liaises with external auditors on audit
activities of the company In charge of the preparation of annual budgets
and long term business plans and ensures all departments and units comply
with budgetary provisions
- Establish and monitor the implementation
of an effective and robust treasury management system that secures company
funds whilst maximizing profitability and facilitating effective cash flow
management and compliance with the insurance act and investment
guidelines.
- Manage the company’s cash flows in order
to meet all liabilities as they may fall due. This will include effective
asset and liability management in order to match the maturity profiles of
assets and liabilities.
- Manage the company’s credit policy and
effective follow up of debts.
- Sign company cheques and documents
- Develop robust investment strategies
that will be in line with business plan
- Ensure compliance with statutory
provisions in respect to financial reporting, taxation, other statutory
payments and insurance act
- Prepare annual report and accounts for
the Board and statutory purposes
- Management and Board reporting on a
regular basis
- Files all necessary returns with the
registrar of companies
- Advise management and the board on
financial matters relating to Properties
- Appraise property investments to ensure
required rate of return is achieved
- Ensure all properties are well maintained
and all services are provided
Skills and Competencies
- Sound analytical skills & good
communication skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Integrity, honesty, team player &
approachable
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work under pressure and manage
time efficiently
- Ability to solve problems and sound
decision making
- Minimum 10 years working experience at a
senior Accounting & Financial Management role in the financial
services industry, preferably in Asset Management, Banking, Insurance,
Securities Brokerage, Auditing etc
- Board level reporting experience.
Experience in a group-shared-services model preferred.
- Competence in common accounting and
financial reporting systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance,
Economics, Commerce or a business related field. A Masters’ Degree in
similar fields preferred.
- Possession of professional accounting
qualifications like ACCA or CPA (K) with over 10 of post qualification
experience
- Attendance to Senior Management
Leadership Courses in reputable business schools, universities or
institutions
How To Apply
