ABC EXPAT Senior Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya
We are seeking to fill our Senior Finance Officer position in Nairobi (KE) with an enthusiastic and autonomous individual, who also has a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork. The goal is to contribute to the sustainability and growth of our business across Africa to achieve our long-term success.
Mission
The Senior Finance officer will improve our internal financial procedures, ensure compliance with local administrations and support the company’s growth through error free accounting reports. He/she will play a key role in implementing strategic management policies and defining financial and accounting policy for the company. This role will primarily focus on the financial management of the Kenyan and Uganda offices.
Responsibilities
Providing leadership, direction, and management of the finance team
Implement strong internal control systems in the finance department.
Review and recommend optimization of accounting systems and procedures.
Produce monthly feedback on resources allocation and cost effectiveness.
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
Preparation of documents required in end of fiscal year audit.
Take a lead in ensuring the annual internal and external audits are conducted smoothly.
Ensure all audit recommendations are implemented in subsequent months.
Maintain strict compliance with KRA/URA through ensuring strict adherence to all taxation laws.
Act as the key point of contact with all our banks and perform all bank agent related roles.
Ensure all bills and statutory deductions for ABC EXPAT and clients are paid on time.
Track all cash, cheque and online transactions and perform cash and back reconciliations.
Ensure transactions are properly recorded on QuickBooks.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual financial reports that will help inform management’s decision making.
Oversee office petty cash management, held by the finance officer and take joint responsibility of safe cash.
Manage annual budget preparation process, supervise expenditure and approve any variances on a monthly basis.
Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts for all administrative and project related expenditure to aid in planning.
Supervise finance staff on tax audits and tax returns.
Verify accounts payable and receivable.
Take lead in month-end and year-end close process.
Comprehensively analyze overdue invoices and collect debt from clients.
Negotiating payoff deadlines and repayment plans with clients.
Computer use competency (Office 365, Microsoft Teams, CRM, Perfex, etc.)
Provide finance and accounting services for ABC EXPAT Uganda office and assigned clients.
Any other mission requested by the CFO/ Managing Director/CEO.
Profile
BS degree or master’s in accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CMA/CPA/CFA/ACCA/ICPAK Membership)
Proven five years of experience in Finance in international companies.
Awareness of accounting and financial regulations in Kenya
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, WHT returns, VAT returns, P9, ETR Receipts and Payroll management of PAYE, NHIF, NSSF
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Familiarity with financial accounting standards across East Africa
Experience with iTax systems and the month-end/year-end closing processes.
Hands-on experience with accounting software package, QUICKBOOKS, XERO, SAGE etc.
Computer use competency (Office 365, Microsoft Teams, CRM, Perfex, etc.)
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
Accuracy and strong attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Adept problem solver and details-oriented decision maker
Exceptional communication & presentation skills
Detailed oriented, focused & methodical.
Proven transformative leadership skills
Working knowledge of expatriation market dynamics and requirements
Self-motivated and results driven
How to Apply
Send your application to [email protected]
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