Finance Manager
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | October 18, 2021 |
Category |
Accounting
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
We are a full Cloud solutions provider. Our focus is on Google Cloud Solutions: Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, Google for Education, and anything In between.
About the Role
As our Finance Lead, you will look after the company’s financial health and operations. You will advise line managers about the financial implications of business decisions as well as inform and influence decisions.
Your duties include but are not limited to: preparing reports, budgets, commentaries, and financial statements. undertaking financial administration and internal audits. Preparing financial reports from multiple data points would be a very critical part of this role. It is important you have experience in creating reports and insights. Added duties and responsibilities will include;
- Maintain the accounting reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ledgers and all supporting documentation and compliance with internal and legal finance regulations.
- Prepare internal financial and management reports and insights
- Ensure the implementation of internal controls, finance policies, systems and procedures conform to the minimum and mandatory financial standards
- Being a Critical point of contact with our customers; building a relationship that helps with efficient and timely collection of Accounts Receivables.
- Maintain and manage healthy cash flows efficiency checks and improving on our Days payable outstanding (DPO) and our Accounts receivable turnover ratios
- Work closely with CEO in preparation of the business plan and operational budgets;
- Develop and maintain effective office routines such as payroll, leave and time off, utility management such as the internet, power, etc, staff lunch etc
- Responsible for scale procurement of services from reputable vendors ensuring compliance, value and quality.
- Managing the finance and administration executive.
- Ensure adherence with local statutory financial compliance requirements, including vendor tax withholdings, tax filings, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- BS/BA /BCom in a Business or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years Experience in Accounts and Finance; preference in Management Accounting; in a Service-based environment would be ideal
- Experience in the human use of accounting systems QuickBooks/Xero/SAP or related
- Experience working in the technology or financial services is desirable
- Experience in preparing reports and insights form multiple data sources
- Proficiency level in Spreadsheets tools like analysis, reports and pivot tables
We are looking to hire someone to join us on this mission and journey.
TIPs:
- We really like people who are honest with themselves; not necessarily people who would dot all the “I’s” and cross all the “T’s”.
- Take a little time to learn about us. HINT; Our website
- Finally, re-adapt your skills and experiences that make you a great fit for the role
- Check our Instructions and all the best and see you soon /
Work Environment
- General office environment
- Work involves extended periods of computer use.
- Monday to Friday workweek.
- 8 am to 5 pm working hours.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary package
- Health Insurance for you and 2 of your dependants
- Free lunch and Free coffee
- Upskilling credits for your individual certifications