Finance Lead at Corporate Staffing

Main duties and responsibilities of the job

• Implement the procurement process end to end: Generate LPOs, and manage payables.
• End period journal posting: Posting of prepayments, accruals, fixed asset register maintenance, and other end-month transactions
• Bank reconciliations: Reconcile bank transactions for multiple bank accounts and payment channels maintained in multiple currencies.
• Accounts payable and receivable: Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Statutory Filing: Ensure compliance for payroll statutory obligations (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, NITA, HELB & Housing Levy) and withholding tax returns and payments.
• Audit support: Assist in the preparation for and coordination of external audits, and address any audit-related inquiries.
• Financial compliance: Stay updated on accounting standards and legal requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Financial software: Proficiently use accounting software and other financial tools for record-keeping and analysis. Experience with Odoo ERP is strongly preferred.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements
• Manage and report on Petty Cash end to end
• Handle other financial tasks and projects as assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills, competencies required

• Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in finance/accounting, with a CPA-K or its equivalent.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience is required preferably in the media and creative industries.
• Numeracy, Spreadsheet, and ERP skills
• Communication & negotiation skills
• Analytical Skills and detail orientation
• Organization skills
• Knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations
• Knowledge of Accounting standards

What the Organization Offers

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health cover
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional Development Plan