Job Specification:
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial aspects and human resources management of NYANDAWAS. He/she shall also be responsible for the implementation of the accounting and financial policies, human resources policies and procedure manuals, strategies, budgetary planning, and asset management.
Duties and responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements promptly for decision-making
Confirming compliance with tax laws across all business transactions
Ensuring safe custody of company records and assets
Analyzing below-the-line accounts and handling cash transactions duties
Reviewing payment documents and complying with relevant tax laws
Processing vouchers, and cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cashbooks
Management of all cashbook transactions in line with Public Finance Management Act (PFM)
Verifying supporting documents seeking for letters of credit
Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis
Ensuring the security of cheques and cheque books
Extracting documents and information for financial audit purposes and inclusion in periodic reports for decision-making
Analyze financial data and provide insightful reports to management for strategic decision-making.
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
Reconcile financial discrepancies and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Assist in the development and monitoring of NYANDAWAS's budget and collaborate with department heads to forecast financial performance and identify areas for cost optimization.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, laws, and regulations and coordinate with external auditors during the audit process.
Conduct financial analysis to assess the company's financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Provide recommendations for improving financial efficiency and profitability.
Establish and maintain strong internal control procedures to safeguard NYANDAWAS assets and prevent fraud.
Evaluate existing controls and suggest improvements where necessary.
Utilize and maintain NYANDAWAS's accounting systems effectively and Identify opportunities to enhance automation and streamline accounting processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters and promote a cooperative work environment.
Ensure compliance with approved human resources management policies, systems, and procedures and their standard application within the organization;
Prepare, monitor, and maintain the human resources budget and timely and accurate payroll administration and remittance of deductions;
Support in the Administration and review of NYANDAWAS's HR manual/policy document;
Review of NYANDAWAS's strategic plan as pertains to the human resource & administration department;
Lead training and appraisal of all staff in line with the overall NYANDAWAS staff training and development objective
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing director.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification;
Full professional qualification in either CPA (K), ACCA, CISA or CIA.
A Member of ICPAK with good standing
At least 3 years' work experience.
Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet ability.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Good interpersonal relations skills.
Problem solving skills.
Successful Candidate must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; -
Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).