Assistant Finance Manager

Job description

Nomad Petrochem Limited, a leading downstream petroleum and LPG distribution company, is seeking a results-driven finance professional to join its Finance Department as Assistant Finance Manager. Reports To Group Finance Manager Location: Gigiri Employment Type Full-time, permanent KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise and review the work of the accounting team, including the Senior Accountant and the Operations/Stock, Retail and LPG Accountants. • Deputize for the Group Finance Manager and support budgeting, policy and internal controls. • Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities and other external stakeholders. • Prepare business forecasts, cashflow reports and variance analysis. • Oversee VAT and WHT compliance and filing within statutory deadlines. • Prepare and consolidate monthly financial reports and coordinate audits. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance option) or a related field. • Fully qualified CPA-K. • At least 6 years' accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in a multi-entity group in the petroleum, LPG or distribution sector is an added advantage. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including with banks and tax authorities. • Business forecasting and analytical skills. • Sound knowledge of tax management. • Strong financial reporting skills. • Proficiency in advanced Excel and report writing. • Leadership, coaching and delegation skills. • High integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review the work of the accounting team, including the Senior Accountant and the Operations/Stock, Retail and LPG Accountants.
• Deputize for the Group Finance Manager and support budgeting, policy and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare business forecasts, cashflow reports and variance analysis.
• Oversee VAT and WHT compliance and filing within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly financial reports and coordinate audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance option) or a related field.
• Fully qualified CPA-K.
• At least 6 years' accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.