HCS Africa Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya

HCS Africa Finance Manager Jobs in Kenya



Key Duties Responsibilities and Approximate Time Split:

Business Management

  • Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.

  • Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

  • Provide financial reports as required within agreed deadlines.

  • Analyse and review company budgets and expenditure.

  • Support the establishment, modification, documentation and coordinate the implementation of accounting processes and procedures.

  • Prepare and review company budget, revenue, expense, invoices and other accounting documents.

  • Resolve accounting discrepancies.

  • Recommend, develop and maintain accounting data bases and manual filing systems.

  • Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.

  • Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for company automated financial systems.

  • Ensure monthly closures are within agreed deadlines.

  • Prepare Management Accounts Quarterly.

  • Close Interim and Final Audits with the External Auditors.

  • Provide accounting policy and procedures orientation for new staff.

    Team Working

  • Managing team activity to ensure the smooth running of the Head Office and Branch accounts units.

  • Assist with ad-hoc projects as necessary and undertake any other responsibilities/duties as requested by the Group Financial Controller and Managing Director in a professional and timely manner.

  • Work as part of the Head Office team and to communicate effectively with others

  • Attend and contribute to office/team meetings as appropriate.

    Team Leading

  • Lead the Head Office and Branch Accounts teams in achieving desired targets and results.

  • Staff and self-development – carry out performance reviews in line with the performance management process.

  • Review training and development needs on ongoing basis for self and team within the continuous feedback framework.

  • Attend any necessary training courses to ensure professional and personal development in the role.

    Others

  • Adhere to company policy and procedures at all times.

  • Ensure client and company confidentiality at
    all times

  • Contribute to the company profitability by keeping expenses/overheads down.

  • Attend client events where appropriate.

  • Review all practices on ongoing basis for opportunities for continuous improvement.

    Skills and Attributes Required to Undertake the Role:

  • Analytical skills and problem solving ability

  • Relationship Management

  • Influencing and negotiation skills

  • Communication and Presentation skills

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Highly numerical

  • Resilience/persistence

  • Planning/Organisation

  • Results Focus

  • Reliability

  • Responsibility

  • Team player

  • PC skills

    Knowledge of the Company products, services and policies and/or other specialist knowledge required to undertake the role:

  • Good knowledge of the company and industry travel and tour policies and procedures

  • Excellent knowledge of accounting techniques and principles

  • Working knowledge of the industry products

  • Working knowledge of the tours & travel.

  • Good knowledge of legislation covering accounting processes

    Other Requirements Specific to the Role:

  • Graduate calibre – Bachelor of Commerce or its equivalent.

  • CPA qualification or equivalent

  • Training likely to assist effectiveness in the role and may have been completed prior to undertaking this role:

    Industry Processes and Procedures

    Additional details of exceptional aspects of the demands of the role:

  • May be called upon to work during odd hours, official rest days and holidays.

    Experience:

  • At least 8 years’ experience and must have a proven track record of achievement in a similar role in a busy accounting environment.

    How to Apply

    Qualified candidates to send their applications, daytime contacts and salary expectations to jobs@hcsafrica.com

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