Position Title: Finance Manager

Switch TV the leading Youth TV station is purposed to transforming, empowering and positively impacting the lives of our dynamic viewers. Switch TV, is an engaging, positive and progressive national general entertainment channel for young adults with the vision to expand internationally in recruiting. The Vision of Switch TV is to be the most influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve humanitarian issues in Kenya, in Africa and the whole world. Established in 2017 we plan to operate a valuable portfolio of news, info and edutainment networks, significant television production operations.

Switch TV is fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS).

We are looking to hire a highly qualified and result oriented person to Manage the Finance operations for the Station.

Overall Purpose:

To Contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks for the organization and managing funds in such a manner as to maximize return on investment while minimizing risks, while also ensuring that an adequate control structure is in place over the transfer and investment of funds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
  • Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
  • Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company
  • Research and analyze financial reports and market trends
  • Provide insightful information and expectations to the Management team to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
  • Assist the Team in overseeing the Budget Preparation Exercise
  • Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual Budgets and reports
  • Present financial Budgets and reports on behalf of the management team to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings
  • Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
  • Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
  • Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislations

Desired Competencies

  • Ability to work unsupervised and handle pressure
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Good Decision Making and Problem solving skills
  • Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to lead and to contribute to the team.
  • High level of integrity and honesty
  • High Emotional Intelligence and enthusiasm needed to motivate a team to performance

Educational Qualifications and Experience

  • University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Management/Administration
  • Masters Degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
  • CPA (K)
  • At least 5 years of progressive financial responsibility in a Leadership role
  • Experience in a Media industry is highly desirable

Application Procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than 5th November 2021

Job disclaimer and notification: Switch Tv is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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