Coffee Mill Accountant: Sasini Limited Jobs in Kenya

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sasini Limited is listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange.The Company is engaged in growing, processing and marketing of Tea and Coffee products and has in the last few years diversified into value added activities including coffee milling, branded teas and coffees and lifestyle coffee lounges.Sasini provides direct employment to over 5,000 Kenyans.

Our vision is to be a leader in producing, selling, marketing and serving quality tea, coffee and related products to the world.We are currently looking for a Coffee Mill Accountant for our Coffee Operations based in Kiambu.Reporting to the Chief Accountant - Coffee, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all Coffee Mill accounting matters and ensuring efficient and effective financial management.Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

· Maintaining grower’s accounts and ensuring accurate and efficient processing of sales
· Overseeing the preparation of monthly Coffee Mill reports for submission to Head Office
· Verifying supplier invoices for payment
· Preparing and communication budgets for the Coffee Mill, monitoring expenditure and carrying out monthly variance analysis
· Preparing accurate and timely management accounts on monthly basis
· Liaising closely with appropriate Field Officers to ensure farmers statements and remittances are carried out effectively and efficiently
· Handling accounts receivables at the Coffee Mill as well as approving cash expenditure as per policy
· Supervising Coffee Mill Accounts staff and ensuring adherence to statutory and company policies and procedures
· Maintaining accurate Coffee Mill payroll and ensuring proper statutory records
· Assisting in routine audit functions and ensuring adequate compliance with laid down operating procedures with special emphasis on strengthening Internal controls

Qualifications

· A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance or Business related discipline
· CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent.
· Minimum 5 years experience at supervisory or management level in a similar position
· Excellent analytical and report writing skills
· Highly motivated, energetic, independent self-starter with strong communication skills
· Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software packages. Experience with ERP systems will be an added advantage.

Interested applicants should email an application letter, a detailed CV including three (3) professional referees with email and telephone contacts to recruitment @ sasini.co.ke by Wednesday, 17th February 2010.Please indicate how your education and experience qualify you for the position.

Only those short listed for interview will be contacted

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