Assistant Finance Manager Job at Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Assistant Finance Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Finance , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

Metropolitan Cannon Life Assurance Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
16 July 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 12, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Assistant Finance Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Finance Manager – The Assistant Finance Manager will ensure efficient financial operations to maximize on shareholder value and prepare accurate financial reports.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1. Prepare budgets and enforce all budget related control measures.
2. Plan and manage cash flows for optimal liquidity and investment returns.
3. Regularly review and advise the business of potential control weaknesses, gaps and areas of improvement.
4. Engage with fund managers to ensure correct investment of funds.
5. Timely preparation and filing of periodical returns to relevant authorities.
6. Ensure tax compliance across the business.
7. Timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial performance report.
8. Continuously check the general ledgers for accuracy and completeness.
9. Monthly reconciliation of the investment’s registers, operational data, and bank reconciliations.
10. Check and authorize payment vouchers.
11. Lead the implementation of new accounting standards.
12. Prepare financial statements for audit and prepare the audit file.
13. Enforce internal financial controls and effect sound financial management.
14. Ensure compliance with IAS, IFRS and other relevant regulation requirements.
15. Prepare and submit adhoc reports on strategic and financial issues as may be required.
16. Conduct continuous training, guidance, coaching and mentoring of the Finance team.

Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance
2. CPA (K) / ACCA qualifications
3. Over 8 years’ experience in a busy finance environment of which 3 should be in a senior role.
4. In depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards.
5. An in-depth grasp of Kenyan Taxation regulations and Insurance regulatory requirements

Required skills and Competencies
1. Good communication and presentation skills at a senior level.
2. Good analytical skills and attention to detail
3. Strategic planning, budgeting, and management experience

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

 

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@metcannon.co.ke  using the position as subject of email.


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 16 July 2021
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 12-07-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-07-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 12-07-2065
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