Duma Works Finance Jobs in Kenya
Duma Works Finance Jobs in Kenya
We are recruiting a Finance Manager for our client; a leading international school in Kenya.
This position is responsible for the finance functions of the school.
Responsibilities
Exercise administrative control and oversight over the finance and accounting functions of the school
Review and ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented and complied with, and processes and practices updated for optimum operational impact
Provide strategic support to Headmaster, and Board of Governors
Assist in the development of long‐term organizational goals and objectives through the preparation of a Finance Strategic Plan complete with policies and procedures guidelines and apply the same for service improvement through measurement against key performance indicators
Implement all recommendations from government regulatory bodies and internal & external audit reports based on agreements arrived at with BOD
Supervise the Bursar, Accounts, Finance and Procurement staff.
Financial analysis:
Formulate and implement sound finance and accounting policies, procedures and internal control systems to ensure adequate liquidity and ultimately an operating surplus
Oversee finance and accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures and all other applicable laws, rules and guidelines
Consolidate cost and revenue data to extract management information for financial decision making
Provide accurate and timely periodic financial and other reports to the various stakeholders as per policy; prepare reports for management, BOG, auditors, regulators, government agencies and departments including for tax compliance purposes
Examine, evaluate and implement cost-reduction strategies for efficient funds management
Safeguard cash balances by overseeing all cash receipts and withdrawals
Manage utilization of the school’s funds according to established policies, plans and procedures.
Carry out financial analysis using projection models and other financial tools, and disseminate the same to the internal and external users
Conduct performance analysis through bench-marking of internal and external performance indicators to determine trends for financial planning; and advise BOG accordingly
Prepare bank reconciliation to ensure accuracy of the Cash Book balance with ledgers and bank statements
Liaise with bank on interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and all matters pertaining to efficient management of school bank accounts and general finances
Ensure the school does not suffer financial loss through fraud or error by ensuring assets are safeguarded, closely maintained and monitored by efficient internal control systems and accurate recording and safe custody of accountable documents
Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.
Regularly monitor the working capital levels
Evaluate industry performance indicators and report on their effect on businesses performance and/or profitability.
Review and advise on investment proposals available on the market and suitable for the school
Analyse the business’ financial and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for development
Review internal control procedures for continued suitability and effect appropriate changes accordingly
Support BoG in negotiating/organizing special appeals and/or donor-funding support for capital projects and
endowment funds, manage the balance between risk and return by maintaining a positive spread between the interest rates on earning assets and the interest cost of funds and implement policies and procedures to guide the management of the investment portfolios
Manage the school’s advance composition fees scheme as approved by BOG and advise Headmaster and BOG on optimum scholarship and bursary funds level while undertaking assessments of parents’ income and assets prior to making bursary awards
Management
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Manage outsourced functions
Establish and Chair a tender committee to ensure procurement compliance; scrutinise and authorise payment of suppliers’ invoices based on policies and procedures
Manage the school’s insurance covers for property and assets
Budgeting
Lead the annual budgetary process in liaison with HOD’s and manage the Budget information system (e.g. spend to date; forecast to complete), ensuring services are delivered within the projected timeframe, and querying over-expenditure
Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
Must be CPA-K or ACCA
Must be a member of ICPAK
MBA (Finance) will be an added advantage
Minimum of 12 years of experience in a similar position in a reputable organization
Some experience of working in a school setting would be advantageous.
Key Competencies
Excellent analytical, diplomacy and communication skills
Excellent financial management and entrepreneurial skills
Excellent people leadership skills
Good understanding of purchasing and audit operations
Interpersonal sensitivity skills
Planning and coordination skills
Adequate knowledge on laws pertaining to income tax Act and Companies Act
How to Apply
To apply online click here or send your Cover Letter and detailed CV to apply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “3555”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 3555 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx.
If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications: Thursday, 7th February 2019
N.B.
You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online.
The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient.
The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.
If you apply and don’t meet these minimum qualifications, we will not be able to move forward with you application.
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