Centum: Finance & Administration Manager Job 2019
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary range: Confidential | Contract type:
Closing Date: 27 August 2019
Job Summary
The Finance and Administration Manager shall be responsible for managing the finance and accounting functions of the company which includes receivables & payables management, treasury/cash management, taxation management and financial reporting as well as ensuring high levels of compliance to accounting principles and procedures. In addition, the manager will be responsible for the entire Administration functions of the business.
Responsibilities
- Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts
- Manage cash flow to ensure GB is optimally using available resources and proactively anticipating shortfalls and mitigating associated risks
- Manage treasury management by making optimal use of cash and managing the foreign exchange risks associated with international trade
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Prepare financial management reports including Business Review Meeting (BRM) reports.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities if any
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Monitor and ensure compliance to all statutory requirements
- Maintain accurate financial data bases
- Prepare and co-ordinate annual statutory audits and liaise with both internal & external auditors
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Process payroll leave administration and staff medical schemes.
- Manage General Administration including procurement, premises administration, Security, Board meetings preparation, fixed assets register and any duties that will be assigned by senior management or the board.
Job Requirements
Required education: Bachelor’s degree
Required relevant work experience: 5 years
Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)