Finance Manager at Rose Avenue Group

Responsibilities for the Finance Manager Job

• Accounting Systems: Evaluate, utilize, and improve accounting system to enhance functionality of financial management and reporting;
• General Accounting, Policies & Procedures: Review and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure stronger internal controls;
• Financial Reporting & Controls: Provide accurate financial reports and forecasts and/or projections where appropriate and alert executive management to potential problems;
• Cash flow Management: Supervise cash flow management activities – monitor and control the flow of cash receipts and disbursements to meet the business and investment needs of the company.
• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Provide leadership in developing annual budget and plans.
• Liaison With External Auditors: Prepare audit schedule and liaise with external auditors for periodic audit;
• Workflows: Review and implement workflows for accounts and customer service (underwriting);
• Financial Records: Ensure that all financial records, receipts, payables and cash flows are accurate, up-to-date and processed efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner;
• Liaison and Building Relationship: Establish rapport and communication with banks and other key stakeholders;
• Compliance with Regulatory Requirements: Prepare and submit returns to Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI);
• Staff Management, Supervision & Leadership: Provide supervision, guidance and direction to the finance staff according to the policies, procedures, processes and systems in place.

Leadership Competencies

• Integrity & Ethical Values
• Managing Performance For Success
• Service Orientation
• Results Focus
• Planning and Organizing
• Communicating With Impact

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to work as a part of a multifunctional team.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge and understanding of financial contemporary financial principles and practices
• ERP/financial management system
• Ability to handle multiple activities successfully;
• Detail oriented;
• Strong analytical skills.

Qualifications for the Finance Manager Job

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Finance
• Economics or accounting or equivalent
• At least 7 years’ experience in a busy commercial environment, three (3) of which should be at senior management level
• Experience in a busy insurance firm is an added advantage
• Audit experience will be an added advantage

Remuneration

Our client offers all the advantages one would expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.