Finance Manager

Our client, one of East Africa’s Insurance Brokerages built upon a clear understanding of the fundamental need of Kenyans, from all walks of life, to have financial protection and investment opportunities is looking to fill the position of a Finance Manager  for their offices based in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate MUST have a solid background in management working in banking, investment or insurance industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation journal entries.
• Complete general ledger operations.
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile and maintain all balance sheet accounts.
• Draw up monthly financial reports.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Ensure all premium and commission reconciliations completed monthly.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts and tax returns.
• Review and process expense reports.
• Preparation and coordination of the audit process.
• Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

Qualification:

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in accounting or finance department.
• Must have undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent.
• Must be a CPA (K).
• Must have a minimum of 4 years’ in management with direct reports.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quick-books and Spread Sheets.
• Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines.
• Ability to conduct system and policy updates.
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature.
• Ability and drive to work independently and solution oriented.
• Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 230,000 - 250,000/= (Approx. 2,300 – 2,500 USD) depending on skills and experience
    
Deadline: 25th November 2016  
        
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2eqhmVx 

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Categories: FINANCE, INSURANCE