BBC Monitoring Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news
and information from the mass media across Africa and the Middle East, around
the clock.
Job Profile
We are seeking to engage an experienced accountant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be the central point of contact for all financial queries, will manage relations with internal and external parties, deal with financial and accountancy matters and be expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
The post involves working with the business and administration departments of
BBC Monitoring.Job Profile
We are seeking to engage an experienced accountant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be the central point of contact for all financial queries, will manage relations with internal and external parties, deal with financial and accountancy matters and be expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
An excellent knowledge of English and the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) is essential.
Duties include but are not confined to:
- Annual
budget preparation and management
- Preparation
of monthly accounts and reports
- Payment
processing
- Updating
and maintaining day to day accounts of the organization
- Payroll
administration and handling payments to contractors
- Management
of risks confronting the business
- Ensuring
compliance with the statutory and taxation issues
- Ensuring
internal controls systems are adequate
- Dealing
with audit queries
- Ensuring
that all financial transactions are in compliance with established polices
and practices
Job Requirements
- University
degree from a reputable university in finance or accounting
- Professional
accounting qualifications of CPA III or AACA level III
- At
least three years professional experience
- Excellent
command of accounting programs, including working knowledge of financial
spreadsheets and applications
- Strong
analytical and financial reporting skills
- Excellent
people management skills
Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.
To apply please send a comprehensive CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job and giving evidence of relevant skills and experience.
The deadline is 25 November 2011
Applications may be emailed to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk
BBC is an equal opportunities employer
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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