Finance and Administration Manager

Job Title

Finance and Administration Manager

Year:

2025

Name of Job Holder

Department

Finance

Reports to

General Manager at Ankole Grill

Supervises

Financial, Procurement and Cost Accountants

1.     Main Purpose & Scope the Job

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, payroll preparation, expense management, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

This role also involves managing administrative tasks and overseeing all company’s repairs and maintenance

2.     Responsibilities

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• Oversee posting of accounting transactions, inventory management, costs and expense tracking. 
  
• Oversee payroll preparation and subsequent filing of the statutory payroll taxes.
  
• Manage accounts receivable and payable. 
  
• Generate monthly financial reports - cashflow, income statement and balance sheet by the 5th.
  
• Develop and manage the annual budget and provide financial analysis to support decision-making. 
  
• Monitor the various software systems used by the company for their efficiency and effectiveness - Point of Sale, Materials control, Accounting and Clocking system. 
  
• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with the company procurement policies. 
  
• Manage and train financial and administrative staff.
  
• Train non finance managers on financial basics.
  
• Timely filing and payment of tax returns.
  
• Actively monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance
  
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, tax requirements, organizational policies and government laws. 
  
• Co-ordinate internal and external audits. 
  
• Review and improve financial procedures, internal controls, and operational processes. 
  
• Develop and manage the organization's financial policies and procedures.
  
• Ensure maintenance of a proper filing system that allow easy and quick retrieval of documents.
  
• Coordinate general office administrative activities ensuring staff have required resources as and when required.
  
• Working hand in hand with operations managers to ensure sound management and co-ordination between operations and finance department.
  
• Participate in recruitment of accounting staff.
  
• Ensure the safe custody and security of the organization’s assets including vital documents and records 
  

Job Specifications

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications

CPA K  or  ACCA qualification is required

Experience

At least 5 years’ experience at a managerial level preferably in the Hospitality or manufacturing industry will be an added advantage

Special Job Conditions

3.     Core Competencies

·       Excellent strategic planning skills

·       Possess strong leadership skills.

·       Excellent reading, verbal and written English skills.

·       Capable of effectively & efficiently handling multiple tasks.

·       Highly organized, attention to details and keen tracking of issues

·       High integrity

·       Ability to meet deadlines

Apply by sending an email with your CV and cover letter to  recruitment@ankole.co.ke

Application deadline -   27 November, 2025