Job Title: Manager – Financial Accounting
Responsible for overseeing financial accounting
operations, preparing accurate financial statements, managing month-end and
year-end closures, ensuring tax and regulatory compliance, and maintaining
strong internal controls. Requires a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Athi River.
Key
Responsibilities
Evaluating,
developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that
increase accuracy and efficiency.
Overseeing
the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major
projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting
consistent with GAAP and Policy
Analysing
financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external
parties, such as vendors or lenders.
Maintaining
accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or
reconciliations, as needed.
Assisting
other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make
decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
Establishes
internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget
preparation.
Oversees
preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual
budgets.
Coordinates
Audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with policy and
regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information
for the annual external audit.
Presents
recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and
policies.
Provides
financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions,
and contract negotiations.
Assess
the adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.
Ensure
adequate training and oversight are provided to all finance personnel to ensure
account reconciliations meet the business requirements.
Establish,
monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company
assets and provides for the integrity and propriety of financial transactions
and activities.
Keeping
informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
Performs
other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum
academic qualification: Master’s degree in MBA or Equivalent
Qualifications
as an added advantage: CPA (K) or ACCA
Professional
registration: ICPAK
Industry:
Manufacturing
Experience
required:
General
work experience (years): 15 years
Specific
to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years
Key
Competencies and Technical Skills:
CPA (K)
or ACCA
Analytical
skills
Financial
Acumen
Computer
literacy:
MS Office
packages
SAP
(FICO)
Personality
profile:
Excellent
Communication skills
Analytical
skills
Demonstrate
a high standard of ethics and integrity
Interpersonal
skills
Problem
Solving skills
Strong
planning & organizing skills
High on
initiative and ability to manage ambiguity
Additional/specific
work requirements:
Business
Acumen
Techno
Commercial skills
Techno
Savvy
