Financial Accountant - Reporting at Letshego Kenya Limited

Job Summary

To support in ensuring formulation and implementation of Letshego Kenya Limited’s finance strategy and provide value adding Business support to the Executive and the Board of Directors. Instrumental in the implementation of financial policies and procedures in country, Financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting and related aspects of the country.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support in the development of financial strategy for LKL by analysis of the business drivers for both revenue and expenses
• Managing the financial planning process (budget, forecast) for the Country and anticipates information that decision makers will require given market trends and expectations.
• Support the audit process through quick resolution of audit issues and provide outmost assistance to ensure clean audit report and a progressive minimization of internal control weaknesses 
• Evaluating and advising on the impact of long range planning and reviewing of strategies and the regulatory implications.
• Funding process for the country and ensures funding and liquidity gaps are in place to facilitate decision making on the type and nature of funding required.
• Developing operating plans and financial budgets to support these plans.
• Leading LKL’s finance team and managing the processes of financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting.
• Ensuring credibility of the Finance and strategy function by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Taking a lead in preparation of financial management information and reports for the Board and management 
• Taking a hands-on lead position of developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive product cost and profitability system.
• Technical and managerial support in respect of the country to the Regional and Group Finance. 
• Support business mission proactively while providing independent judgment necessary to meet corporate objectives and policies. 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar degree required

Experience 

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in banks or financial institutions, preferably with experience specialized in financial management / treasury

Certifications

• CA/ACCA/ACA or similar professional qualification essential

Knowledge

• Hands-on experience and knowledge in finance operations

Skills

• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements related to liquidity risk Management / Capital Management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Attention to accuracy and details
• Ability to work to tight deadlines