Finance Manager

Company Description

Corporate success at Bosch is determined by innovation capability and an edge in know-how.

Accept with us the challenge of new tasks by your willingness to permanently learn something new.

Robert Bosch East Africa is a growing business in the Bosch Group located in Nairobi, Kenya. We operate in the business divisions Automotive Aftermarket, Power Tools and Thermotechnology.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives.

Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other.

Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end year-end procedures for Robert Bosch East Africa including reporting e.g. finance data and cash flow.
• Ensuring tax compliancy for Robert Bosch East Africa.
• Co-ordination of annual external audit which requires sound knowledge of IFRS requirements for Robert Bosch East Africa.
• Compilation of financial statements for Robert Bosch Ghana Limited, Robert Bosch Limited Nigeria and Robert Bosch East Africa Kenya in line with IFRS.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Analyzing variances and advise on controls.
• Oversees finance projects, administration, and operations to ensure compliance.
• Supervision of the payable process.

Qualifications

Your competencies and qualifications:

• A Business -related degree in Finance/Accounting or Equivalent.
• CPA/ACCA qualification for an equivalent post graduate qualification.
• Master's degree from any relevant institution will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum Ten (10) years' work experience of which three (3) years must be in a leadership role.
• 3+ years auditing experience with compilation of financial statements. (Case Ware) and sound knowledge of IFRS accounting.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment impacting Kenya.

Characteristics and skills:

• Ambitious, self-starter, with the ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities.
• Team leader who is flexible with their approach to work.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems pro-actively.
• Certified accountant /auditor.
• Excel skills is required.
• SAP experience will be of advantage.

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