Finance Manager at Fanisi HR Solutions

We are seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead the financial and accounting operations of the company. The role entails preparing budgets, statutory and management reporting, compliance, risk analysis and management, treasury management, and maintaining robust financial operations. This position requires a deep understanding of financial processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team of accountants. The role will report directly to the CFO.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions), keeping account books and systems up to date.
• Provide company level leadership in finance aspects of the companies including general administrative processes, financial management and accounting.
• Ensure expenses are accurately tracked to cost centres, realize opportunities for reducing risk and cost.
• Take overall responsibility for accuracy of all financial reporting and tax compliance
• Ensure adequate controls are in place to support judicious use of company resources.
• Participate in the review of the controls as per the changing business needs and drive compliance across the organization
• Ensure all financial information remains secure and confidential
• Coordinate financial accountability and control across the venture(s)
• Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information
• Prepare monthly payroll and statutory filings such as but not limited to PAYE and other tax filings.
• Compiling and presenting financial (Management) reports related to Actuals versus budgets, cashflow, account payables, account receivables, expenses, runway etc.
• Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
• Coordinate the annual audit process in collaboration with external auditors
• Work with the management team(s) to support company-wide financial analysis and planning.
• Preparing, monitoring, and managing company budget and project budgets and advice the leadership on critical action areas
• Ensure SokoFresh Agri Innovation East Africa Limited’s governance/organization structure meets all requirements of transparency and clarity
• Check the financial soundness of Hubs, products, business units & cost centers.
• Support additional administrative tasks as requested by your direct supervisor and the CEO of Sokofresh. This may include tasks around contracting, procurement etc

Qualification, Experience And Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or any related field is preferred CPA-K or ACCA
• Minimum of 7 years work experience, with at least 3 years in management
• Proficiency in ERP systems with a preference for Odoo system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of financial modelling and forecasting
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong collaboration skills