Oxford University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a department of the University of Oxford. 

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Month-end and year-end financial activity and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Managing and developing a small team of accounting staff.
• Preparation and maintenance of all financial transactions within SAP in line with group accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – GAAP
• Provide leadership in month end and year ends, working with Management Accountant and the Finance & Operations Director, ensuring full reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Completion and submission of monthly financial reporting pack, reviewing balance sheets, cash flow statements and P&L to ensure accuracy and integrity of all data.
• Preparation and submission of all monthly, quarterly and annual statutory returns: PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, VAT, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax on Royalties.
• Work closely with Credit & Collection Manager to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Accounts Receivable ledger
• Support budget preparation and forecasting process with Management Accountant.
• Responsible for maintenance and improvement of procedures that ensure the integrity of OUP financial information
• Receives and reviews for accuracy, reasonableness, consistency and policy compliance the expense reports from staff.
• Ensure Royalty Accounting and administration is in accordance with Group polices
• Support the business on project work as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent. 
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance is preferred.

• A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS and reporting or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in preparation of budgets, management reports and business plans
• Experience in Accounting for Assets, General Ledger Maintenance and reconciliations
• Ability to manage, coach and train staff
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines verbal & written communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to exercise judgment
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of formulation process.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and reporting formats.
• Knowledge of International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS) while applicable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and commitment to perform effectively and work with others to achieve agreed Organizational outcomes
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times while in employment with the Company.

• Competent
• Ability to lead and manage change
• Highly Ethical