Chief Accountant / Finance Manager

Full Time 2 days ago
Employment Information
Job Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis Revenue & Expense Tracking: Develop and maintain rigorous systems for tracking revenue and expenses against KPIs. Budgetary Oversight: Lead the annual budgeting process and perform detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses (Budget vs. Actual) to provide commentary on fluctuations and corrective actions. Financial Statements: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow forecasting to ensure the business meets its operational obligations and investment goals. Operational Management & Procurement Oversight Receivables Management: Take direct ownership of the credit function by conducting monthly and quarterly reviews of the aging report to minimize bad debt and optimize working capital. Procurement Oversight: Provide strategic oversight for the procurement function to ensure cost-effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with production requirements. Inventory & Payroll: Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and the payroll process to ensure timely and accurate disbursements. Control Environment, Risk & Compliance Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for the external auditor and coordinate with the outsourced internal auditor to ensure a robust and transparent control environment. Internal Controls: Maintain, review, and continuously improve internal control systems to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or errors. Tax Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with KRA requirements (VAT, WHAT, PAYE, and Corporate Tax). Strategy & Business Support Strategic Planning: Assist the General Manager in long-term financial planning and capital expenditure (CAPEX) evaluations. Efficiency Drives: Identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain and production processes. Other Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or Accounting. Certification: Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA member in good standing. Experience: 8 years in finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in a manufacturing would be an added advantage. Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems such as Sage. Attributes: High integrity, analytical mindset, and the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights for non-finance stakeholders go to method of application »
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Accounting
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Chief Accountant / Finance Manager
Rose Avenue Group
Chief Accountant / Finance Manager
1 Vacancy - Full Time
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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