Finance & Administration Manager

On behalf of our client, The Youth Enterprise Revolving Fund (YERF), we invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the Finance & Administration Manager position.

Purpose: Responsible for the leadership and administration of finance, accounting, IT, and Procurement, to provide strategic financial support for the growth and sustainability of the fund.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the finance and administration department activities to maximize quality and efficiency
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO and the Board of Directors
• Make financial contributions to the implementation of the organisation’s strategy
• Develop new business and identify additional funding opportunities
• Consolidate, prepare, and submit annual budgets
• Manage budgetary controls and ensure all expenditures are within budget
•  Develop, review, and implement the organisation's policies and procedures
•  Provide timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, and financial reports for submission to the Board, Ministry and PEU
• Oversee the organisation's Human Resources, Payroll Processing and Administration
• Manage the external audits and address all audit findings
• Implement financial Board decisions and resolutions
• Train and Develop staff members

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• MBA/MSc in Finance, ACCA/CA, and CIMA will be an added advantage
• Five years experience in accounting, three years of which should be in a senior finance position
• Qualification in IT will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of International Financial reporting Standards
• Knowledge of VAT, Income and other tax matters will be an added advantage
• Strong attention to detail
• Integrity and confidentiality

This is a contract position