Finance Manager - Life At Old Mutual Kenya

Introduction
Reporting to the Group Managing Director - Life Business and the Group CFO, the job holder will provide effective management of the Company’s financial and other resources and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business or related field
Professional Qualification in ACCA or CPA
Minimum 5 years of practical Accounting & Financial Management experience at a senior level
Advance Level competence in Microsoft Office tools
Sound analytical skills & good communication skills
Good negotiation skills
Integrity, honesty, team player & approachable
Customer service orientation
Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
Ability to solve problems and sound decision making

Job Specification
Implement robust accounting systems that are embedded with appropriate controls that help safeguard the company’s assets and ensure accurate and timely reporting
Liaises with external auditors on audit activities of the company
In charge of the preparation of annual budgets and long term business plans and ensures all departments and units comply with budgetary provisions
Establish and monitor the implementation of an effective and robust treasury management system that secures company funds whilst maximizing profitability and facilitating effective cash flow management and compliance with the insurance act and investment guidelines
Manage the company’s cash flows in order to meet all liabilities as they may fall due.
Manage the company’s credit policy and effective follow up of debts
Sign company cheques and documents
Develop robust investment strategies that will be in line with business plan
Ensure compliance with statutory provisions in respect to financial reporting, taxation, other statutory payments and insurance act
Prepare annual report and accounts for the Board and statutory purposes