Job Overview
The Accounting Manager will work under the Controller and Accounting Manager for Africa. This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting, reporting as well as ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager will be required to take charge of timely preparation of final financial reports in Netsuite, complex and technical accounting, cash reconciliation and managing statutory audits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing the day to day operations of the accounting department including managing, coaching and training a team of 4 staff
Reviewing and approving payments on mobile wallets and bank accounts
Overseeing preparation of monthly payroll including ensuring timely remission of all applicable statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, NITA etc)
Reviewing journal entries and ensuring timely closing of monthly accounts
Performing comprehensive reviews of stand-alone and consolidated Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cashflow in compliance with US GAAP & IFRS
Reviewing supplier, cash and bank reconciliations
Establishing consistent and effective accounting policies, structures, processes, systems and strong internal controls to safeguard Branch’s assets, revenue and other resources
Working with external advisers/consultants to ensure full compliance with all accounting, tax, and other statutory requirements in Kenya
Managing including attending all audit meetings as required (e.g. Entry, Exit, Status etc.)
Performing the P&L variance analysis and working closely with FP&A team to deliver insightful explanation on variances
Performing any other tasks as assigned by the management/leadership team
Others
Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures
Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High/Unquestionable integrity
University degree in Commerce /Economics/Business Administration or related field A Master’s Degree in either Accounting/Finance will be an added advantage.
CPA or ACCA Finalist
5+ years experience in financial leadership role in a financial services firm of which three years should be at managerial level
High level/general understanding of tax (corporate, personal, VAT and withholding tax) reporting requirements in Kenya
Knowledge of IFRS standards. U.S. GAAP knowledge or experience is a plus
Knowledge of financial controls and how to implement them
Knowledge of how to perform and review reconciliations
Strong leadership and good team management skills
Experience working with reporting software, Netsuite, Quick books, Pastel, Sage, Oracle
Highly analytical with high proficiency in Ms Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, creative and a self-initiator, highly organized and results-focused
Demonstrated ability to work with short timelines on deliverables and deal with multiple requests at a time
Comfortable with start-up environment; ambiguity, aggressive goals and targets, open company culture, flat company structure, and strong team spirit
Benefits of Joining
Mission-driven and fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Competitive salary and equity package
Comprehensive medical cover (in & out patient, maternity dental, vision)
Enhanced leave benefits (annual, sick, maternity & paternity)
Weekly team meals
Flexible working hours
Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law
