Finance Officer at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Finance and Accounting
Nairobi
February 21, 2023
Full Time
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Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Support all stakeholders Implement agreed business strategies.
  • Liaise with the Senior Finance Officer for all support requirements
  • Spearhead preparation of the yearly budget & quarterly forecasts in alignment of business short- and long-term strategic plans.
  • Support the CEO with monitoring and implementation of pricing and mix changes to achieve profitability targets.
  • Preparation and completion of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analysis of actual financial results to forecast and plan
  • Preparation of financial proposals which support the business needs.
  • Monitoring and managing the organizations Bank relationships and liquidity management
  • Manages year and Annual report processes, including liaison with external and internal auditors

Financial Reporting

  • Have all financial reporting done in an effective, efficient and timely manner
  • Complete all internal reporting requirements
  • Preparation and completion of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Managing and balancing of inter-company accounts.
  • Prepare adequate analysis on current business performance.
  • Analysis of actual financial results to forecast and plan
  • Margin analysis / Business analysis
  • Preparing Group Management accounts periodically and as and when required.
  • Preparation of financial proposals which support the business needs.
  • Reviewing business processes to ensure they are relevant and efficient and proposing new processes / out of the box thinking where these are necessary

Treasury

  • Monitoring and managing the organizations Bank relationships and liquidity management
  • Manage debt facilities and investments
  • Prudent Investments management
  • Currency risk mitigation strategies

Tax Reporting

  • Monitoring and managing the Groups tax obligations and reporting deadlines
  • Ensure all tax liabilities are settled on time
  • Ensuring proactive tax planning for the business

Process Management

  • Ensures organization financial controls are appropriate and operate efficiently
  • Manages year and Annual report processes, including liaison with external and internal auditors
  • Manages all recommendations from auditors and ensure all agreed recommendations are implemented in a timely manner
  • Safeguard and ensure the processes / procedures are strictly adhered to
  • Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, Secretaries, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Kenya Revenue Authority KRA

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
  • A member of ICPAK in good standing
  • Minimum 5 years experience in similar role.
  • In depth Knowledge of Financial planning and analysis
  • IFRS Proficiency
  • Treasury management.
  • Experience in statutory Reporting
  • Strong general management capabilities
  • Strong relationship management capabilities
  • Must demonstrate leadership qualities and be a team player
Method of Application

In case you experiencing difficulties apply through the option above, please

Email your cv to jobs@gaprecruitment.co.ke with the title Hardware Store Manager – ThikaInterested and qualified? Go to Gap Recruitment Services Limited on www.careers-page.com to apply

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