Financial Controller

Job Description : FC KENYA 15-20 years experience Timely preparation of month-end Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and management notes as per accounting practices and standards (IFRS) along with all schedules, assumption and variance analysis latest by 5th of every month; Preparation of fund flow and cash flow statement including fund application/movement analysis Timely preparation of annual income and expenditure budget based on the business plan and past trends Ensure timely transactions processing and accounting including verification, validation and authorization as per agreed upon process Ensure propriety of financial transactions with preventative controls including pre-audit, verification, validation and accuracy check for all payments including (P2P - Procurement to Payment Cycle with three-way match of Purchase Order - Invoice - Goods/Services Receipt Note) Regular compliance of local and international taxation and regulatory laws and regulations with the help of external consultants and in-house expertise; Identify, analyze, report and follow up on risk from taxation and regulatory non-compliances and suggest appropriate legal ways to risk mitigation with the help of consultants and experts; Efficient Tax Management - PAYE, WHT, CIT, VAT remitted on time. Negotiate installment payments where possible. Keep tax audits current. Monitor organizational cash flow and liquidity to ensure the availability of funds required to finance company operations, business plans, and budgets. Track and control consolidated cash flow. Liaise effectively with the clearing agent to ensure timely clearance of goods from the port. To ensure adequate documents are received in time from suppliers to clear the shipments. To track and update management about shipment status on a regular basis To keep updated about the latest development in customs laws and regulation To do a better negotiation with clearing agents on agent clearing fees and transportation charges Desired Candidate Profile Budgeting Financial Analysis & Interpretation Financial Accounting Financial Management & Corporate Finance Management Accounting Knowledge of IFRS Tax Management Perks and Benefits Salary components: offshore salary paid in USD + onshore salary paid in local currency + expatriate benefits (family status + furnished accommodation + car with a chauffer + school fees for kids + other benefits).

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