Key Responsibilities
Prepare annual and quarterly budgets. Forecast requirements and expenditures carry out periodic variance analysis and propose corrective actions.
Develop and implement systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.
Manage and oversee the daily accounting operations.
Manage supplier’s payments and follow up on collection of receivables.
Process monthly and end year accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure records.
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
Review cash-flow, balance sheet items and forecasts for accuracy, reasonableness and completeness.
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, controls, policies and principles.
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions including payroll, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax
Generate and compile management accounts to facilitate decision making.
Contribute accounting information to the annual audit process and ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required deadlines.
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelors Degree in in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field from a recognized university;
Professional accounting qualification i.e. Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA or equivalent;
Membership of an internationally recognized accounting professional body
Five or more years of relevant experience in management
Demonstrated experience of using Pastel
Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise a team
Advanced computer skills on Excel
Able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
Financial Controller
