Finance Manager - Kenya - Kenya

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Serve as member of executive team and assist in determination of company strategy
Work with and manage a finance team
Make the company an adventurous and desirable place to work
Contribute to growth of the company as a key player in the Kenyan microfinance industry
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Daily reconciliations of entity transactions
Preparations of monthly accounts
Assist with the annual audit
Annual budgeting
Manage creditors and bill payments
Taxation
Manage the payroll function
Lodge and reconcile indirect taxes (Payroll and VAT)
Liaise with Kenya Revenue Authority where required
Work direct debits teams (external and internal) to manage collections
Analyse and optimise accounting ratios to improve profitability
Manage spending decisions
Manage cash flow and external financing where required

Key Skills
commercial and business awareness.
excellent communication and presentation skills.
an analytical approach to work.
high numeracy and sound technical skills.
problem-solving skills and initiative.
negotiation skills and the ability to influence others.
strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
This position is ideal for an accountant that is looking to play a key role as part of the countries new management team. The role would best suit an all-rounder that is able to manage a team as well as provide input into the optimising of operations and overall strategy formulation.