Cytonn Investments Finance Manager Job in Kenya - 2015

Vacancy: Finance Manager

Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (real estate, private equity and structured products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora.

To manage its rapid growth, the company is looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills to join the team in the Finance department. 

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in our share ownership plan.

Responsibilities:

• Overview and assist with the preparation and maintenance of all the books of accounts, among them the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, cash flow statement etc. for Cytonn and its affiliates.


• Develop and maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to be followed.


• Overview and assist with the preparation of payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.


• Ensuring compliance with taxation and any other financial legal requirements.


• Preparation of company budgets with the help of the rest of the team


• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


• Communicate and reconcile portfolio activity with custodian banks and administrators.


• Review and analyze monthly portfolio reconciliations to ensure accuracy of reporting.


• Timely release of accurate data.


• Train, run internship programmes, and assist others within a team environment.


• Provide strategic advice related to finance, accounting and operations matters to the executive team.

Skills:

• 5 years of work experience in a finance related role. Previous management experience is an advantage.


• Completed CPA qualification, or equivalent, is required.


• Strong IT skills will be an added advantage.


• Excellent analytical skills as well as the ability to analyze data.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and follow-through.


• Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal directions.


• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with staff members, clients, administrators and custodians.

If you feel that you possess the above qualifications and would like to be considered for this job, please visit the Careers page on www.cytonn.com/careers and upload your application letter and current CV and daytime contact by the close of business on Friday the 4th of September 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.