Summary

HCS Affiliates Group Africa (H.A.G), is  a consultancy organization, offering one-stop Human Capital Services, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya  running a total of 13 thirteen years inclusive of its past and current formation. 

HCS Affiliates Group (H.A.G), which span off HCS Africa, is firmly cemented by: (i) Emphasizing continuation of our client offerings across various HR facets; (ii) Building on our past customer and operational success stories; (iii) Enabling the leveraging opportunities presented through various mechanisms; and (iv) Enhancing on our customer/client service experience using a robust customer/client feedback, monitoring and client “pulse”-checking system.

Our Client, a leading Tours & Travel Company seeks to recruit a Finance Manager who will be responsible for managing the company accounting processes and related operational activities. The role holder will also provide leadership for the Accounts Department Team. 

Reporting to: Managing Director

Description

Business Management 70%

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide financial reports as required within agreed deadlines.
• Analyse and review company budgets and expenditure.
• Support the establishment, modification, documentation and coordinate the implementation of accounting processes and procedures.
• Prepare and review company budget, revenue, expense, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend, develop and maintain accounting data bases and manual filing systems.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for company automated financial systems.
• Ensure monthly closures are within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare Management Accounts Quarterly.
• Close Interim and Final Audits with the External Auditors.
• Provide accounting policy and procedures orientation for new staff.

Team working 15%

• Managing team activity to ensure the smooth running of the Head Office and Branch accounts units.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as necessary and undertake any other responsibilities/duties as requested by the Group Financial Controller and Managing Director in a professional and timely manner.
• Work as part of the Head Office team and to communicate effectively with others
• Attend and contribute to office/team meetings as appropriate.

Team Leading 10%

• Lead the Head Office and Branch Accounts teams in achieving desired targets and results.
• Staff and self-development – carry out performance reviews in line with the performance management process.
• Review training and development needs on ongoing basis for self and team within the continuous feedback framework.
• Attend any necessary training courses to ensure professional and personal development in the role.

Others 5%

• Adhere to company policy and procedures at all times.
• Ensure client and company confidentiality at all times
• Contribute to the company profitability by keeping expenses/overheads down.
• Attend client events where appropriate.
• Review all practices on ongoing basis for opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education

• Graduate calibre – Bachelor of Commerce or its equivalent.
• CPA qualification or equivalent

More Details on Experience

• At least 8 years’ experience and must have a proven track record of achievement in a similar role in a busy accounting environment.

More Details on Skills

• Analytical skills and problem solving ability
• Relationship Management
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Communication and Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Highly numerical
• Resilience/persistence
• Planning/Organisation
• Results Focus
• Reliability
• Responsibility
• Team player
• PC skills

Terms And Conditions

All applications to be submitted before 27th February 2023.