Finance Manager - Life at Old Mutual Kenya

Introduction

Reporting to the Group Managing Director - Life Business and the Group CFO, the job holder will provide effective management of the Company’s financial and other resources and ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business or related field  
• Professional Qualification in ACCA  or CPA
• Minimum 5 years of practical Accounting & Financial Management experience  at a senior level
• Advance Level competence in Microsoft Office tools
• Sound analytical skills & good communication skills 
• Good negotiation skills 
• Integrity, honesty, team player & approachable
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently 
• Ability to solve problems and sound decision making 

Job Specification

• Implement robust accounting systems that are embedded with appropriate controls that help safeguard the company’s assets and ensure accurate and timely reporting 
• Liaises with external auditors on audit activities of the company 
• In charge of the preparation of annual budgets and long term business plans and ensures all departments and units comply with budgetary provisions 
• Establish and monitor the implementation of an effective and robust treasury management system that secures company funds whilst maximizing profitability and facilitating effective cash flow management and compliance with the insurance act and investment guidelines
• Manage the company’s cash flows in order to meet all liabilities as they may fall due.
• Manage the company’s credit policy and effective follow up of debts
• Sign company cheques and documents
• Develop robust investment strategies that will be in line with business plan
• Ensure compliance with statutory provisions in respect to financial reporting, taxation, other statutory payments and insurance act 
• Prepare annual report and accounts for the Board and statutory purposes