Thursday, September 12, 2013

Finance Officer job in Nairobi

Job Title: Finance Officer 
 Reference: FO_2013
 Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nairobi
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.

 Profile Introduction 
 Our Client a developer of voice and data applications for mobile devices; with applications that enable networks and corporate clients entertain, interact and transact via SMS, MMS and WAP with a growing mobile market in Africa, seeks to recruit a Finance Officer. The overall purpose of the role is to: Effectively support the Finance Lead (FL) in providing financial and administrative assistance in ensuring effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.



 Minimum Requirements 
An undergraduate degree preferably in Commerce, Accounting or Finance A certified CPA (K)
A minimum of 2 years experience in finance

 Job Specification 
Provide financial, administrative and clerical services
Process and monitor payments and expenditures
Prepare and monitor the payroll system.
Follow up on all accounts receivable and ensure time payment
Ensure all vendors and suppliers are paid as per company accounting policies and timelines
Assist the Finance Lead in providing timely and accurate financial information to the company Management Assist the Finance Lead in providing heads of department and other relevant managers with appropriate financial information for decision making and tracking expenditure
Assist the Finance Lead in overseeing that the Company is in line with all government and internal statutory reductions and taxes
Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions
Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
Data enter invoices for payment
Process backup reports after data entry
Manage the weekly cheque run
Record all cheques
Prepare vendor cheques for mailing
List all vendor cheques in the log book
Prepare manual cheques as and when required
Maintain listing of accounts payable
Maintain the general ledger
Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers
Print and distribute monthly financial reports
Perform other related duties as and when required

 Competencies 
Working knowledge of Financial Reporting
Computer literate in Ms Office with demonstrated skills in accounting packages
Possess strong analytical skills
Demonstrate high level of confidentiality
Team player with demonstrated leadership skills/ roles
A Focused and organized individual

 How to Apply If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 13th September 2013 Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.