Manager - Accounting, Reporting and Internal Control at Safal Group

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  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
DescriptionKey Performance Areas
  • Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
  • Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and Policy
  • Analysing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
  • Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
  • Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
  • Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
  • Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
  • Coordinates Audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with policy and regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
  • Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
  • Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
  • Assess the adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.
  • Ensure adequate training and oversight are provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet the business requirements.
  • Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company assets and provides for the integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.
  • Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
RequirementsQualifications required:
  • Minimum academic qualification: Master’s degree in MBA or Equivalent
  • Qualifications as an added advantage: CPA (K) or ACCA
  • Professional registration: ICPAK
  • Industry: Manufacturing
Experience required:
  • General work experience (years): 15 years
  • Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years
Key Competencies and Technical Skills:
  • CPA (K) or ACCA
  • Analytical skills
  • Financial Acumen
Computer literacy:
  • MS Office packages
  • SAP (FICO)
Personality profile:
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Demonstrate a high standard of ethics and integrity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Strong planning & organizing skills
  • High on initiative and ability to manage ambiguity
Additional/specific work requirements:
  • Business Acumen
  • Techno Commercial skills
  • Techno Savvy
Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified? Go to to apply

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