Finance Officer- (Reliever) at Workforce Africa

Job Summary

• The Finance officer is expected to provide financial and administrative support to the business, customers, and other stakeholders of the business. The holder of the role will also be involved in the identification and implementation of systems, policies, and processes for the Finance function intended to improve the financial monitoring, accountability, and growth across the business. The holder of this role will also be expected to provide insightful information and expectations to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

Responsibilities

• Timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, inventory, receivables, payables and fixed assets.
• Assist in implementing financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
• Produce, monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with statutory and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ensure the business is fully compliant with the requirements of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and all other regulatory bodies
• Proactive involvement in the implementation of the ERP system ensuring automation and efficient workflows achieved
• Participate in the preparation and planning of budgets.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the business keeps a record of all risks and opportunities identified from the monthly balance sheet review exercise.
• Other tasks as demanded by the business

Required Qualifications

• A first degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or any relevant discipline
• Membership in a relevant professional body e.g. ACCA/CPA
• Previous experience managing internal and external audits and preparing financial statements