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Finance Manager, Visionfund Kenya

Corporate Staffing Services

Nairobi | FULL_TIME | Finance

Closing in 4 days ago

Finance Manager, VisionFund Kenya Job

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

  • Strengthen financial systems to ensure compliance with internal and external policies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and payments.
  • Maintain proper documentation and resolve discrepancies through reconciliations.
  • Standardize presentation of institutional financial data.

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Budgeting and Budget Control

  • Develop and implement budgeting systems and procedures.
  • Support departments in budget preparation and provide financial projections.
  • Forecast future financial conditions and provide insights to management.
  • Monitor and evaluate performance against budgets; recommend corrective actions.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

  • Train staff in financial ratio analysis and benchmarking.
  • Analyze performance gaps and financial indicators.
  • Prepare timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
  • Funds Management, Treasury, and Cash Management
  • Prepare weekly cash flow and financial projections.
  • Analyze funding options, risks, and asset-liability exposures.
  • Recommend treasury risk limits and ensure capital adequacy compliance.
  • Utilize scenario planning tools for risk mitigation.

Business Plan Development

  • Monitor financial performance in relation to operational/business plans.
  • Assist in the preparation and consolidation of head office and branch business plans.
  • Ensure delivery and consistency of the annual business plan and monitor performance variance.

Internal Control

  • Assess and manage risks in key operational areas.
  • Design and implement internal control systems.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and apply their recommendations.
  • Enhance accounting systems to meet internal control requirements.

Team Supervision

  • Lead, supervise, and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance and professional development.
  • Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback.
  • Promote a collaborative work environment and build team capacity through training and coaching.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or Business administration or Equivalent qualification. A Master’s Degree will be desirable
  • Holder of CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications.
  • A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 years in a Senior Leadership role in Microfinance, Retail Banking, or Enterprise Lending

Key Competencies:

  • In-depth knowledge of banking principles, MFI industry practices, and current trends in microfinance and finance. Finance certifications and practicing licenses will be desirable.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of driving performance and motivating teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; adept at business development and stakeholder management.
  • Proven high performance in similar roles, with a strong emphasis on growth, results, and team motivation.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent, driving operational improvements and organizational growth.
  • High ethical standards and commitment to personal and organizational integrity.
  • He/she should have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and familiarity with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills or abilities.
  • Determined personality with initiative, perseverance, and the ability to motivate and manage a team
  • Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude
  • Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization's Ideals and Core Values

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