Chief Accountant / Finance Manager at Rose Avenue Group

Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis

• Revenue & Expense Tracking: Develop and maintain rigorous systems for tracking revenue and expenses against KPIs.
• Budgetary Oversight: Lead the annual budgeting process and perform detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses (Budget vs. Actual) to provide commentary on fluctuations and corrective actions.
• Financial Statements: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow forecasting to ensure the business meets its operational obligations and investment goals.

Operational Management & Procurement Oversight

• Receivables Management: Take direct ownership of the credit function by conducting monthly and quarterly reviews of the aging report to minimize bad debt and optimize working capital.
• Procurement Oversight: Provide strategic oversight for the procurement function to ensure cost-effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with production requirements.
• Inventory & Payroll: Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and the payroll process to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.

Control Environment, Risk & Compliance

• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for the external auditor and coordinate with the outsourced internal auditor to ensure a robust and transparent control environment.
• Internal Controls: Maintain, review, and continuously improve internal control systems to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or errors.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with KRA requirements (VAT, WHAT, PAYE, and Corporate Tax).

Strategy & Business Support

• Strategic Planning: Assist the General Manager in long-term financial planning and capital expenditure (CAPEX) evaluations.
• Efficiency Drives: Identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain and production processes.

Other Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• Certification: Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA member in good standing.
• Experience: 8 years in finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in a manufacturing would be an added advantage.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems such as Sage.
• Attributes: High integrity, analytical mindset, and the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights for non-finance stakeholders