Chief Accountant Job Vacancy in Kenya

A reputable general insurance company with a countrywide presence is seeking to recruit dynamic and result-oriented professional for the position of a Chief Accountant who will report to the Financial Controller.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage and supervise the day- to- day running of the accounts department
  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual financial reports, regulatory reports and annual budgets within set deadlines as well as any other ad-hoc reports required.
  • Coordinate the preparation and payment of tax and other statutory obligations.
  • Maintain effective financial management policies, procedures, processes, systems and


    controls.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  • A Bachelor of Commerce, Finance or Accounting degree from a recognized University;
  • CPA or ACCA or related equivalent
  • At least five years experience in an accounting function in a busy firm
  • Computer literate with a good knowledge of accounting packages.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contacts, email address, names and addresses of two referees, details of their remuneration package (current and expected) to be received by 16th April, 2010 to the following address:

DN/A 575
P.O. Box 49010,00100
GPO, Nairobi