Finance and Admin Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance function of the Company’s operations.
• Responsible for Monthly accounts closing and preparation of Monthly Management accounts. Providing variance analysis of the same.
• Responsible for preparation and review of Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly management dashboard reporting.
• Responsible for preparation of Annual budgets
• Management of the Annual audit process
• Maintenance of the company Fixed Asset Register
• Preparation on an annual basis of Long-Range forecast plans for the Company’s operations.
• Manage and supervise a team of accountants and account support staff.
• Manage the internal audit process with relevant Partners.
• Management and oversight of the data and accounting software – QuickBooks online
• Management of suppliers (Procurement) and Accounts payable function.
• Develop financial and tax strategies, together with performance measures and monitoring systems that support the groups strategic direction.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and all applicable laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Manage all external stakeholders with assistance from CEO. This includes Auditors, Tax regulators, Banking Partners, Suppliers, Customers, KRA

Qualifications

Academic and professional Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution
• Professional Accounting qualification – CPA (K) or ACCA – Finalist.
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ financial management experience.
• Proficiency using QuickBooks Online.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, within managerial/ leadership and non-managerial employee groups.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and tax regulations
• Working Capital and investment capital management – Cash flow management.
• Financial Modelling Skills especially using google sheets and dashboards
• Strong Analytical ability in preparation and review of financial statements.
• Ability to identify, implement and maintain a sound system of internal control and risk management in relation to financial reporting and to report to those charged with governance.
• Very strong excel and data spreadsheet management skills.