Finance Officer
4 weeks ago
About Elewa
Elewa is an education innovation organization established in 2015, with activities across the education & training, software/cloud development, and venture studio industries.
Our vision is for Africa to be ahead of the curve, leveraging its youthful population to leapfrog existing powers and achieve prosperity for its citizens, while taking a leading role on the global stage.
Our mission is to accelerate the rate of talent and economic development in Africa, starting with Kenya and East Africa, by being a home for talents and creatives where everyone can unlock their full potential in life.
Job Description
The Finance Officer will be responsible for re-organizing the accounting operations, including putting in place necessary finance and accounting policies and procedures consistent with regulatory requirements and the organization's reporting needs.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about steering the company to reach its financial management goals.
- Cultural fit with our COD (T) Core Values is a must.
- At least a bachelor's degree in finance/accounts/economics or relevant disciplines.
- Must hold a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CA and be a member of a relevant professional body.
- At least three years' experience in accounting, financial management, and/or audit.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management
- Develop and manage systems and structures for producing meaningful reports.
- Manage budget preparation, coordination, and control.
- Ensure expenses align with approved project budgets.
- Manage cash flow projections and actual cash analysis.
- Develop cash flow statements in an easy-to-understand format.
- Manage cost centers and undertake variance analysis.
- Notify management of significant budget variances.
- Ensure periodic bank account reconciliation.
- Ensure accurate monthly trial balances and final accounts.
- Make financial forecasts based on current and past data.
- Advise management on making prudent financial decisions.
- Develop and implement finance-based policies.
- Risk Management
- Closely monitor and maintain internal controls to prevent financial or material loss through fraud and/or error.
- Undertake periodic inventory counts and include them in the books of accounts.
- Carry out periodic internal audits and prepare audit reports.
- Take part in external audit preparation and implement improvements.
- Compliance
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
- Establish and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Perform quality assurance and weekly audits on accountants' work.
- File necessary returns to regulatory bodies.
- Produce accurate financial reports and information.
- Maintain up-to-date financial records and files.
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