Our client is a leading animal feeds manufacturing company as well as a distributor of animal produce both in the coastal region as well as the Central region.
They are looking to recruit a Senior Accountant.
Job Purpose: To develop, implement and manage the Accounting and financial business strategy and activities.
The job holder will provide leadership and expertise in accounting and financial planning and analysis, budgeting management reporting to achieve the company’s strategy, growth and profit objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting:
Provide daily Cash Collection and analysis reports.
Stock Control and conducting investigations on variances for both stocks and cash
Statutory reports and filling on time. V.A.T, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF etc.
Creditors’ accounts update and control; ensuring that creditors’ reconciliations and payments are done properly including posting of cheques.
Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses, coordinating the collection, consolidation and evaluation of financial data.
Reporting & Analysis:
Preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets including. Budget vs. Actual variance reports.
Monthly preparation of financial statements including Profit and loss, balance sheet, depreciation schedules and loan statements
Audits & Examinations:
Assist with annual external audit. Complete requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit.
Systems:
Assist with testing and receive final approval for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
Banking/Cash:
Bank accounts reconciliations and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared Cheque differences, bank fee anomalies and targeted balance calculations.
Other:
Document policies, SOPs- Standard work procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
Any other duties assigned by directors
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Degree in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university is an added advantage
CPA section 5
At least two years’ experience in a senior accounting position in a busy environment.
Developing budgets and tracking budget expenses
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong analytical and accounting skills.
Advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages and statutory accounting.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
Managing processes, management proficiency and coordination department
Work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Accountant 50 – 60K) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 24th April, 2015
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands
(Next to Unga House)