Finance Manager at - Nairobi, Kenya - iPay Africa

Description

iPay is an innovative payments processing solution and payment gateway for Africa.

iPay is an easy-to-use payments processing system that incorporates VISA, Mastercard, M-PESA, Airtel Money & eLipa wallet modes of payment.

Job Purpose

To oversee the accounting department, developing financial strategies, making investment decisions, helping company leadership with strategic planning, and making sure the company complies with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.

Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend to the management effective resolutions.
Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to the management.
Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely manner.
Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
Ensures the credibility of the accounts of the company in accordance with the standards determined by management.
Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
Ensure tax returns are filed on a timely basis
Provide support to related companies

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field
Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
Must possess a valid CRB Certificate or Report from a recognised Credit Reference institution.
Minimum 7 years' experience as a CPA in a corporate setting
Extensive corporate and personal tax experience
Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
Expertise working with XERO will be an advantage
Well-conversant with IFRS financial statements
Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Outstanding phone and email etiquette
Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
Able to motivate the team and lead by example
Detail-oriented
Ethical, Honest and Transparent
Disciplined
Awareness of the commercial trends and developments within the industry
A demonstrable problem solver
Able to identify, mentor and grow the leadership potential of members in your team(s)
Able to work well with other team members across cultures.
Time management-must adhere to strict deadlines for reporting, filing and auditing financial reports