Chief Finance and Administration Manager

As a senior member of the leadership team, contribute to a positive, collaborative, innovative culture, including providing senior level input to strategic and business planning.

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
• Experience Level: Executive level
• Experience Length: 10 years

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure the Board, Chief Executive and senior managers are fully informed of the Company's financial performance. Develop and maintain systems to provide up to date and accurate financial information
2. Review, update and ensure compliance with financial systems, policies, procedures and emerging best practices that are in compliance with generally accepted accounting policies.
3. Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting and audit processes, ensuring the successful implementation of audit recommendations.
4. Manage the Finance and Administration team to achieve optimal performance, including the management of workloads, resourcing and performance management
5. Work with the Chief Executive Officer and Department heads to develop the overall company budget for the year and ensure that all departments adhere to budgetary requirements
6. Prepare monthly Board Financial Reports for Board approval and decision making
7. Ensure cash flow is compatible with company operations, by overseeing the day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organization
8. Perform risk management through analysis of company's liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
9. Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, identify areas of cost reduction and process enhancement
10. Utilize forward-looking models and financial projections to provide financial insight into the organization's plans and operating budgets.
11. Manage staff transport and oversee travel and accommodation requirements for employee work related travel
12. Ensure admin policies and procedures are shared with all staff and adhered to. Revise policies and procedures to adapt to changes in the work environment
13. Negotiate and facilitate purchases of office supplies, furniture and equipment and ensure all required supplies are available at all times and on time

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in Finance/ Accounting in the service industry
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong analytical mind
• Knowledge of corporate finance law and risk management practices in Kenya, East Africa a plus
• CPA (K) or ACCA is a strong advantage
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus