Job Description
- This position is primarily responsible for
assisting the finance managers in the smooth operations of the finance
department by overseeing and providing support to the finance team. The
position is also responsible for ensuring that the management of the
financial and accounting practices, systems and controls conform to all
applicable statutory requirements, IFRS requirements and best industry
practice.
- This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
An
overview of the duties and responsibilities of the role are outlined as below:
- Financial accounting and management
- Oversee the payables’ function.
- Oversee treasury management function including
bank reconciliations.
- Assist in supervising and management of the
credit control function.
- Oversee fixed assets management including
physical verification and accuracy of asset register.
- Oversee accurate and timely preparation and
filing of statutory returns and making payments.
- Ensure correct accounting principles are applied
to transactions and recommend revisions in accounting policies and
procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory
laws.
- Assist in implementing new processes as and when
required.
- Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts and related
reports.
- Be involved in the preparation and/or review of
various balance sheet and P&L schedules including capital expenditure
and store reports.
- Prepare required group reports.
- Prepare any other reports that may be required.
- Budgets, Statutory audits and Compliance
- Be involved in preparing annual budgets and
forecasts.
- Be involved in, to the extent required oversee
annual entity audits, including assisting in preparation and reviewing
preparation of
- financial statements and tax computations.
- Oversee correct preparation of various statutory
tax schedules and ensure timely payments.
- Be involved in handling all tax and legal
matters including tax and statutory audits as and when they arise.
- Review and implement any actions required from
internal and external audit reports.
- Ensure compliance with various regulations and
authorities as well as with other third-party covenants.
- Assist in risk management and development of
objectives.
- In charge of handling the document management
system and record maintenance.
- Undertake any ad hoc duties which may be
assigned from time to time.
- Employee and stake holders management
- Assist the finance managers in mentoring and
coaching the team.
Exciting
Career Opportunity
- Assist in performance management goal setting
and review for the team from time to time.
- Communicate and co-ordinate with the various
internal and external stakeholders as may be required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or
related field.
- ACCA/ CPA (K) or equivalent finance
qualification.
- Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
- Computer literate with strong skills in
Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem
solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of Kenyan laws and regulations.
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana will be a
strong added advantage.
- Preferably a Kenyan citizen or Kenyan resident.
How to Apply
Please
send your application letter, CV, copies of educational and professional
certificates, current and expected remuneration to careers@auxpke.com not
later than 07 th November 2025 quoting the Senior Accounting Officer in the
subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
