Finance Manager at Spire Education

Job description

Spire Education is seeking a Finance Manager to plan and direct accounting activities within the Finance department by building financial systems and controls and be responsible for the financial health of a company.

This is an exciting professional and personal growth opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys building financial systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and set up income expenditure monitoring systems; keep them under close review and make improvements where relevant
• Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable and prepare balance sheets and invoices
• Review & approve payment vouchers and journal entries as well as ensuring timely closing of accounts
• Update QuickBooks and internal systems with financial data and prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports
• Monitor the use of Spire’s financial resources and budgets by employees, suppliers, partners or others and follow up on outstanding invoices
• Take charge of all internal and external annual audits
• Coordinate with the global team to align financial policies, expenditures and procedures
• Provide advice and recommendations on financial procedures and practices, as required
• Prepare requests for cash and ensures all disbursements have appropriate supporting documents and reconcile any discrepancies
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• Create P9 reports and monthly financial reports
• Maintain awareness of new or changes to existing policies, advise the team on the implications and ensure compliance
• Administer payroll, NHIF, NSSF, withhold and administer VAT

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business (Accounting or Finance option) or any other related field from a recognized university.
• Have attained full accounting qualifications (CPAK and ACCA)
• A Master’s Degree in either Accounting/Finance is an added advantage.
• 5+ years experience in Financial leadership role
• Experience working with accounting software, Netsuite, Quick books, Pastel, Sage, Oracle
• Highly analytical with high proficiency in Ms. Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, Creative and a self-initiator, Super Organized & Results-focused
• Able to work with short timelines on deliverables and multiple requests at a time
• Comfortable with Start-up environment; Aggressive goals and targets, Open company culture, Flat company structure and strong Team spirit
• SQL knowledge a plus