Lami Technologies
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Nairobi Full Time
Banking, Finance & Insurance KSh Confidential
Job Summary
As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting in all aspects of financial management, regulatory and financial reporting, audit preparation, budget and forecasts preparation as well as ensuring timely payables and collections. You will be working closely with finance manager and the CFO.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Role: Financial Controller
Company: Lami Technologies Limited
Department: Finance
Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Contract Type: Full Time
Start date: ASAP
Lami Technologies is a fintech startup looking for eager Financial Controller to support its growing business needs for 2022. Lami is a pioneer in the digital insurance space, on a mission to break the 3% insurance penetration barrier in Africa, and provide a safety net for every person in the continent. Lami is an insurance SaaS platform headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with customers ranging from insurance companies, to banks, and digital platforms.
As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting in all aspects of financial management, regulatory and financial reporting, audit preparation, budget and forecasts preparation as well as ensuring timely payables and collections. You will be working closely with finance manager and the CFO.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting in managing accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Assisting in the coordination and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Assist in preparation and publishing timely monthly/quarterly financial statements
Help in coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Help in managing and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Assist in develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Work on additional financial controller duties as necessary
Qualifications
Degree in accounting/finance or a similar program
3 -5 years’ experience in a similar role in a technology, management or accounting business.
Must be CPA or ACCA finalist and above
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Experience in general ledger functions and month-end/quarter/year close processes
Excellent accounting software user and management skills
Thorough knowledge in accounting principles and procedures
Experience in creating financial statements
Strategic planning and implementation experience in a commercial organization
Key Personal Attributes
Great sense of accountability
Personal and professional integrity
Great communication skills
Demonstrate creativity in terms of reporting and analysis
Passion for numbers
Commitment to the company’s vision and values
Passion for problem solving
Be proactive
Team player
Go Getter
Role Budget Kes 180,000