Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: General Manager

JOB PURPOSE & SUMMARY

Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their vibrant team in Nairobi. The selected candidate will be responsible for the formulation, implementation, and administration of corporate-wide policies and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Senior Management in developing short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Participates in developing policies and procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide strategic goals.
• Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies to ensure effectiveness. Ensures that financial policies are updated and are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.
• Executes established operational goals and coordinates their implementation.
• Assumes responsibility for developing, recommending, and implementing such internal accounting and financial controls and programs as are necessary to preserve and expand corporate assets.
• Oversees preparation of monthly, annual, and other financial reports and statements as requested.
• Coordinates audits of the Company’s financial statements.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing the effective       development, installation, and implementation of Company information systems.
• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts performance appraisals as assigned. Provides measurable feedback to accounting personnel and suggestions for improved performance.
• Oversees establishment and implementation of area organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates functions with other departments. Interfaces with operations personnel to ensure that their information needs are being met and that accounting procedures are accurate and consistent with organizational objectives.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, outside auditors and regulators and with those from professional trade and civic groups.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accountancy or equivalent.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, result-oriented environment.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• A passion for Customer Service with outstanding problem-solving skills, documentation skills, quality focus, as well as information analysis skills.  
• Outstanding work ethics (reliable, motivated, professional, and able to work under minimum supervision)