Accounting Manager at Branch

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager will work under the Controller and Accounting Manager for Africa. This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting, reporting as well as ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will be required to take charge of timely preparation of final financial reports in Netsuite, complex and technical accounting, cash reconciliation and managing statutory audits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day to day operations of the accounting department including managing, coaching and training a team of 4 staff
• Reviewing and approving payments on mobile wallets and bank accounts 
• Overseeing preparation of monthly payroll including ensuring timely remission of all applicable statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, NITA etc)
• Reviewing journal entries and ensuring timely closing of monthly accounts
• Performing comprehensive reviews of stand-alone and consolidated Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cashflow in compliance with US GAAP & IFRS
• Reviewing supplier, cash and bank reconciliations
• Establishing consistent and effective accounting policies, structures, processes, systems and strong internal controls to safeguard Branch’s assets, revenue and other resources
• Working with external advisers/consultants to ensure full compliance with all accounting, tax, and other statutory requirements in Kenya
• Managing including attending all audit meetings as required (e.g. Entry, Exit, Status etc.)
• Performing the P&L variance analysis and working closely with FP&A team to deliver insightful explanation on variances
• Performing any other tasks as assigned by the management/leadership team 

Others

• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High/Unquestionable integrity
• University degree in Commerce /Economics/Business Administration or related field A Master’s Degree in either Accounting/Finance will be an added advantage.
• CPA or ACCA Finalist
• 5+ years experience in financial leadership role in a financial services firm of which three years should be at managerial level
• High level/general understanding of tax (corporate, personal, VAT and withholding tax) reporting requirements in Kenya
• Knowledge of IFRS standards. U.S. GAAP knowledge or experience is a plus
• Knowledge of financial controls and how to implement them
• Knowledge of how to perform and review reconciliations
• Strong leadership and good team management skills 
• Experience working with reporting software, Netsuite, Quick books, Pastel, Sage, Oracle
• Highly analytical with high proficiency in Ms Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative and a self-initiator, highly organized and results-focused
• Demonstrated ability to work with short timelines on deliverables and deal with multiple requests at a time
• Comfortable with start-up environment; ambiguity, aggressive goals and targets, open company culture, flat company structure, and strong team spirit

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven and fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment 
• Competitive salary and equity package 
• Comprehensive medical cover (in & out patient, maternity dental, vision) 
• Enhanced leave benefits (annual, sick, maternity & paternity)
• Weekly team meals
• Flexible working hours

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law