Chief Accountant Job in Kenya


Summary
Our client is the fastest growing Manufacturing Company in the Steel Industry with operations in the 3 East African Countries.
Consistent with this enhanced level of growth, they are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Accountant.
Reporting to the Financial Controller the Chief Accountant will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities
·         Prepare timely all accounting and financial reports for review.
·         Responsible for proper accountancy of all Companies assets and investments.
·         Ensure that all laid down accounting policies, procedures and rules are followed.
·         Prepare bank reconciliation for the assigned subsidiary.
·         Prepare the daily, weekly and monthly cash flows.
·         Periodically conduct stock takes and value the Group’s stocks for purposes of reporting.
·         Review all Factory expenses to ensure correct classifications, grouping and valuations and ensure that they are within the budget.
·         Supervise accountants and data entry clerks.
Qualification and experience
·         Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance.
·         Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting preferably in a large manufacturing Company.
·         CPA (K).
·         Knowledge in systems implementation process.
·         Excellent writing skills.
·         Understands structured financing and/or commodity financing.
·         Experience in QuickBooks and Sage Pastel accounting software.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Thursday 5th April 2012.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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