Finance & Strategy Manager

The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic and talented professional with a rock-solid finance/accounting/audit background and a keen interest in expanding into a more strategic role within a fast-growing education start-up. The position will have significant support from management but due to the small size of the company, it should be expected that the role is hands-on in nature and does not come with a dedicated support team.
Finance
The core finance mandate of this position includes:
Tracking, inputting, and recording revenue, expenses, and investment items across multiple operational retail locations in Kenya
Cataloguing receipts, invoices, accounting and tax reports, statutory filings and receipts thereof, and other essential physical record keeping
Cash management functions, including petty cash, bank account reconciliation, recurring and non-recurring payments, invoicing, etc.
Preparing and filing all monthly and other periodic statutory returns in Kenya for tax authorities and overseeing such activities in other jurisdictions (as necessary) or other similar activities in Kenya
Monthly bank account statement reconciliation
Preparation and maintenance of a budget for the company and preparation of regular budget reports
Preparation of additional reports and presentations for the company management as needed
Strategy
The core strategic mandate of this position includes:
Supporting the general company strategy and working with the Managing Director to refine and improve the company’s strategic positioning and branding
Building brand awareness within the market through developing and executing strategic public relations initiatives
Marketing services to individuals and corporates and converting these leads to ongoing paying customers
Tracking and improving talent performance of employees
Identifying and implementing operational processes to refine operational excellence
Expanding operations through successfully launching new locations
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate would have the following skills and credentials:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Similar
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – (i.e. CPA K or equivalent)
Proficient in use of QuickBooks (other common systems an added advantage)
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products
3-5+ years of accounting experience in an international company or organization
Previous experience or demonstrated interest in business strategy planning
Kenyan national or otherwise legally permitted to work in Kenya
Salary and remuneration commensurate with experience.