Finance Manager at Zetech University

Ref: ZU/10/25/17

Reporting to the Executive Director – Finance and Planning, the position holder will, among other duties, be responsible for:

• Preparation, development and analysis of management accounting and interpretation of statistical and accounting information for use in management decision making;
• Assisting in preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the management team;
• Providing all departments with the necessary financial and management information to assist them to meet or exceed their key performance indicators;
• Management and development of financial controls and systems within the Finance department and across the organization;
• Continuous review of financial, control and management information systems and procedures, implementing improvements across the institution in consultation with the Executive Director;
• Ensuring compliance with all financial statutory and legislative requirements for the institution and conducting all activities with a high level of ethical standards;
• Reviewing and approving all invoices to be paid;
• Actively managing Finance Team members, in accordance with the organization’s HR policies and processes, seeking specialist advice from HR Team as required.
• Ensuring all Finance Team members are supported to maintain excellence in service delivery and have opportunities for professional development.
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Have at least a Bachelors degree in business with a bias in Finance from a recognized university;
• A professional qualification in accounting: CPA (K) or ACCA is a must;
• A minimum of B plain in KCSE or its equivalent; Excellent working knowledge of MS Of fice suite and internet;
• At least two (2) years' experience of handling similar roles in a dynamic Finance department;
• Must be a working manager, capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle pressure well, while being self-motivated and detail-oriented;
• Flexible, strategic team player with high integrity and ethical standards;
• Adaptability/Flexibility to change as business requires;
• Excellent skills in analysis; ability to bring together diverse data sets to inform and shape strategy, annual initiatives, and action items to grow the business;
• Must have strong business acumen;
• Strong leadership skills; must have ability to inspire, motivate, guide, develop and maintain a team.