ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER

JOB TITLE:ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY:MANUFACTURING

SALARY:KSHS. 80,000-100,000

JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI (INDUSTRIAL AREA)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and coordinate daily finance operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal financial requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies as required.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Assist in developing the company’s annual budgets, long-term financial forecasts, and strategic plans.
• Monitor departmental budgets and support managers in budget adherence.
• Conduct scenario analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and financial modeling to guide strategic decisions.
• Provide financial insights to optimize operations, manage risks, and improve profitability.

Team Leadership & Department Coordination

• Supervise, mentor, and motivate finance team members to achieve high performance.
• Develop and implement processes, procedures, and controls to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance and support for operational initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, corporate policies, and statutory regulations.
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent financial misstatements or fraud.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• CPAK or ACCA certification (full or part-qualified with substantial progress)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, preferably within the FMCG industry
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel; ERP experience is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills