Accountant/Finance Manager - Nairobi, Kenya - Kawa Garments Ltd

Description

Job
Description

The Accountant/Finance
Manager is responsible for all aspects of accounting, financial management, payroll, personnel administration, financial
reporting, tax matters and internal controls.

This role is also responsible for the continued &
successful utilisation of the company ERP system in so far as liaising with the
IT and ERP system providers to ensure that appropriate staff members are
properly trained, that system issues and challenges are reported, addressed and
resolved in a timely manner, that changes & new functionality within the
system are identified and implemented as required. You will also act as the
Project Manager for all ERP system related projects within the
organisation.

In the
administrative capacity, this role will direct, control and supervise the
support services of the organization.

Your principal responsibilities and key result areas will
include, but not limited to the following:

Operational
Responsibilities

1. Manage all accounting operations including debtors, creditors,
general ledger, budgeting and bank reconciliations

2. Ensure accuracy of cash and banking across all locations

3. Overseeing and managing the costs involving a company's
inventory operations.

4. Ensure proper cash management

5. Ensure the ERP system is working efficiently

6. Establishing and implementing inventory management policies
and procedures

Tactical
Responsibilities

1. Develop and document business processes and accounting
policies and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal control.

2. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and
financial reporting

3. Monthly preparation of Board reports including monthly
financial statements for use by directors

4. Reporting monthly results versus budget and analysis of
variances

5. Debt Management and collection

Strategic
Responsibilities

1. Prudent cashflow management

2. Improving efficiency and reducing costs across the
organization

3. Preparing and managing statutory and financial reporting

4. Regular budgeting, budgetary control, and reporting

5. Working with Company auditor to ensure smooth and accurate
annual audits

6. Collaborating with senior management team to develop
financial strategy, including risk minimization and forecasting.

Key Performance Indicators

Your performance will be measured against the
following KPIs:

1.
Gross profit
margin

2. Budget to Actual
Variances

3.
Zero inventory
variances and full investigations/reporting when any occur

4.
Tracking &
reporting on return on investment (ROI)

5.
Overall ERP system
efficiency & utilisation

6.
Timely reporting
to the Board

7.
Timely preparation
of management accounts and annual audit/returns

Skills & qualifications

ü Strong analytical skills,
thinking & logic

ü Strong written and oral communication.

ü Organization and attention to detail.

ü Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

ü Excellent time management.

ü Demonstrated ability to work
independently.

ü Dependability

ü Consistently approaches work
with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

ü Seeks and applies knowledge,
information, and best practices

ü CPAK and Master's in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

ü Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with inventory
responsibilities

ü Experience managing finance and administration operations and reporting
functions

ü Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
other IT tools

ü Experience working with an ERP

ü Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English

Supervision

ü Supply Chain Coordinator

ü RMPM Stores Clerk

ü Accountant & Admin Assistant