Finance Lead
Our client provides space for networking, collaborating, and experimenting among Kenya’s media practitioners. As a vibrant hub, it continues to foster a dynamic community of storytellers and media professionals, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and innovation. They are looking to hire a Finance Lead whose overall purpose is to support the Finance Manager in running and execution of financial operations of the organisation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the job
- Implement the procurement process end to end: Generate LPOs, and manage payables.
- End period journal posting: Posting of prepayments, accruals, fixed asset register maintenance, and other end-month transactions
- Bank reconciliations: Reconcile bank transactions for multiple bank accounts and payment channels maintained in multiple currencies.
- Accounts payable and receivable: Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Statutory Filing: Ensure compliance for payroll statutory obligations (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, NITA, HELB & Housing Levy) and withholding tax returns and payments.
- Audit support: Assist in the preparation for and coordination of external audits, and address any audit-related inquiries.
- Financial compliance: Stay updated on accounting standards and legal requirements to ensure full compliance.
- Financial software: Proficiently use accounting software and other financial tools for record-keeping and analysis. Experience with Odoo ERP is strongly preferred.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements
- Manage and report on Petty Cash end to end
- Handle other financial tasks and projects as assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills, and competencies required
- Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in finance/accounting, with a CPA-K or its equivalent.
- 5-6 years of relevant experience is required preferably in the media and creative industries.
- Numeracy, Spreadsheet, and ERP skills
- Communication & negotiation skills
- Analytical Skills and detail orientation
- Organization skills
- Knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations
- Knowledge of Accounting standards
- What the Organization Offers
Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive health cover
- Emergency Assistance Program
- Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
- Professional Development Plan
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only before or on 22nd January 2024
