Finance Manager at Aurum Consultants

Location: Kisumu

Finance Manager Job Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
• Data entry in QuickBooks or other related Software
• Thorough knowledge and Experience in accounting standards and practice
• Bank reconciliations
• Doing monthly and annual management reports i.e profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, cash flow statements
• Budget preparations and implementation of the same
• Payroll processing
• Staff expense reconciliations and processing
• Lead all month-end closing activities on a timely and accurate manner
• Cash management – create cash flow models and ensure availability of funds as needed
• Maintain internal controls and financial procedure documents
• Coordinate external audits and filing of tax returns on a timely manner
• Ensure regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Manage insurance programs

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Work with management team to establish yearly objectives
• Prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Create management reports and board reports as needed
• Update yearly budget for monthly and quarterly results
• Develop tactical recommendations around financial planning

Qualifications for the Finance Manager Job

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, Economic or equivalent.
• CPA(K) a must with a relevant certificate
• Experience of computerized accounting software – QuickBooks and an aptitude for system improvements and developments.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to tabulate data
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Position in a large organization
• Good understanding of applicable international accounting standards
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to develop and coach a team.
• Ability to collect, compile and analyse financial information
• Attention to detail and experience in income statement analysis
• Ability to mentor a team