Finance Officer
Technical University Of Mombasa
- Mombasa
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce {Accounting/Finance option} OR Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance OR Business Administration {Accounting/Finance option} OR equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Must have served for a minimum of 5 years in the field of Accounting and Finance;
- Must be a CPA (K) or equivalent and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK);
- Audit background is an added advantage;
- Working experience with QuickBooks and any other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System will be an added advantage;
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills; and
- Experience with iTax system and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Proactive approach to work, self-motivation and a team player.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to deal with people from different cultures.
- Flexibility to work and adapt to changing demands and circumstances.
- Ability to train basic skills in Finance for Non-Finance Personnel.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent decision-making ability.
- Able to supervise staff.
- Must display a high level of integrity and reliability.
- Must have good interpersonal attributes.
- Ensure the development of financial policies to guarantee a standardized system of operations in the management of the Enterprise finances;
- Preparation of the quarterly reports and financial statements for submission on or before the statutory deadline;
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the organization and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures;
- Ensure all payments are correctly authorized, recorded, and paid;
- Ensure monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts done;
- Ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system
- Prepare monthly financial management accounts;
- Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting;
- Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with the policy;
- Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll;
- Update the Board and Management regarding changes in legislation or regulations that may affect the Enterprise’s business operations;
- Advise senior management on all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance;
- Ensure statutory deductions and other remittances are executed on time;
- Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate;
- Support Management in preparation of the annual budget and project-specific budgets
- Ensure timely financial reporting;
- Ensure up-to-date company assets record and insurance cover;
- Facilitating internal and external audits and implementing recommendations of audit management letters implementing recommendations of accounting, systems and compliance audits;
- Ensure participation of Finance Department staff in continual training programs and career advancement;
- Evaluation of staff in the Finance Department to ensure adherence to the performance targets; and
- Perform any such other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Managing Director.
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