Schneider Electric Kenya (East Africa) seeks a highly qualified Finance & Accounting Manager to handle full spectrum of financial accounting, accounts operations, internal controls, cash management and statutory adherence. This position will report to the CFO (Chief Finance Officer) and will be based in our Nairobi office.
Key Responsibilities
Day to day Finance and accounts operations
Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of year end accounts, including consolidated accounts and tax computation
Review and approve payment vouchers and cost analysis
Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system
Support in monthly group reporting
Adherence to statutory requirements and filing of returns; PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, Withholding Tax, Instalment Tax and all relevant statutory requirements
Treasury requirements; cash flow management and reduction of forex exposure
Handling of general insurance
ISO involvement
Handling KRA enquiries
Assistance in debt collection and credit management policies
Handling of Company Secretarial requirements
Support for ERP (Navision)
Specific analysis requested by Management
Management of the Accounts team 5 people
Key Relationships
The incumbent will be in frequent relations with the Finance & Accounts Team and the CFO
The incumbent will be in frequent relations with the Auditors, Tax Consultants, Banks, Company Secretary
Skills And Experience
Flexibility, capacity to listen and learn, open minded
Ability to work in network and in group in an international environment, in a collaborative way
Well organized and well structured
Clear & synthetic communication
Good MS Office Skills particularly in Excel. Experience of an ERP (Navision) is an added advantage
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in commerce/Finance/Accounting or related fields
CPA or Degree in Accounting / Finance/ ACCA Qualification
At least 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting particularly in a manufacturing-based Company
Relevant experience in External audit and costing is advantageous
Must have Audit background
Ability to manage a team
SAP experience
