Introduction: Our client, a small fast growing group of companies with interests in manufacturing, distribution, and property management wishes to fill the above vacancy arising from rapid business growth.

Job Description: Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Accountant will be responsible for financial reporting by generating and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports for Management decision making

Main duties and responsibilities include:
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Ensure compliance with financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Implement Financial Performance Management and Measurement

Job Specification
The client is looking for young to middle aged dynamic individual with big potential for future growth.

Education and Professional Qualifications
Bachelors Degree of Commerce/Business- Finance and Accounting preferred.
Certified Public Accountant-CPA (K)-Mandatory
Technical Skills
Excellent Analytical and organizational skills
Communication and presentation skills
Computer skills office program suites particularly in accounting software.
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Industry Experience
3 years experience in a busy service driven industry

Membership
Institute of certified public accountants – Kenya (ICPAK) or
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Remuneration: A competitive and generous remuneration and benefits which includes, pension scheme, medical and insurance cover and opportunities for career growth will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit soft copies of an application letter which indicate current and expected remuneration and updated curriculum vitae with clear details on key responsibilities and achievements to consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke and cc jmathenge@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke on or before the closure of business on 12th April 2016.

Note
Academic and Professional certificates are not required at this stage.
Our client is an equal employment employer