Finacial Reporting Specialist - Nairobi, Kenya - BBOXX Capital Kenya Limited
Description
Key Responsibilities
Financial reporting
o Preparation/oversight of monthly management accounts within group deadlines.
o Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for investors and other stakeholders.
o Assisting Finance Manager & MD with annual budget preparation process.
o Assisting Finance Manager with preparation of earnings calls and board packs for
management accounts.
o Ownership of forecast numbers and variance reporting performance against
budget.
o Facilitation of annual audit including being primary contact with Auditors.
o Review of balance sheet reconciliations and completion of period close.
o Review and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure stronger
internal controls.
o Timely preparation and submission of returns to regulatory and statutory
authorities.
o Responsible for monthly reporting on revenues, receivables, operating lease
assets, subsidy, deferred income and inventory.
o Prepare regular reports to lenders.
Tax compliance
o Review tax declarations and ensure accuracy and prompt payment of tax liabilities
including VAT and withholding tax.
o Ensure consistent compliance with tax requirements and always maintain a valid
tax compliance certificate.
o Engage with tax consultants regarding changes in the business or the tax law of
Kenya which are likely to impact the company
External audits
o Coordinate statutory audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
o Coordinate tax audits and handle communication with the Kenya Revenue
Authority.
Qualifications for the role
• University degree Finance, Economics or Accounting or equivalent from a
recognized institution.
• CPA/ACCA/ CA or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• MUST have at least three (3) years' experience in a busy commercial environment
• Proficient use of MS Excel and MS word
• Experience using SQL queries.
• Experience using ERP accounting software.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of contemporary financial principles
and practices and reporting.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
Skills and Attributes
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• High integrity and ethical level
• Able to maintain utmost confidentiality of information in their possession.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills