Job Title: Accountant
Reports To: Senior Accountant
Role Objective
Our Client is an ICT firm specializing in; Audio Visual,
Multiuser computing, Unified Communication, Plantronics headsets, Network Solutions
and Security Solutions seeks to recruit an accountant to help in applying
accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare
accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate
accounting control procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial accounts, budgeting and forecasting
- Produce
monthly financial accounts in the approved format;
- Provide
budget holders with financial information which meets their needs;
- Facilitate
the preparation of the annual budget and update forecasts as necessary.
2. Financial and regulatory reporting
- Prepare
statutory accounts for the Companies, in the appropriate format;
- Liaise
with external auditors;
- Ensure
all regulatory and other returns are prepared and submitted timely.
3. Financial transactions
- Ensure
the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including
invoicing and collection of moneys due;
- Ensure
that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;
- Ensure
the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that
suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
- Ensure
the bank and other control accounts are reconciled monthly.
4. Cash flow
- Manage
banking arrangements under the direction of the Chief Accountant;
- Maintain
a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;
5. Systems and IT
- Continue
the development and implementation of financial systems;
- With
the assistance of the IT department, maintain software used in financial
and payroll administration.
6. Taxation
- Prepare
monthly and quarterly VAT returns;
- Involve
and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.
7. Inventory
- Maintaining
proper reporting and financial controls; and
- Ensuring
adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.
Skills Set Needed
- Project
Management and Audit Reviews
- Knowledge
of accounting principles and practices
- Knowledge
of finance principles
- Knowledge
of financial reporting
- Proficiency
in relevant accounting software
- Team
management skills.
- Technical
accounting skills
- Excellent
planning and organizing skills
- Scheduling
and monitoring skills
- Excellent
communication skills
- Problem
analysis and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Bachelors
Degree in Commerce / Business Management / Economics
- Minimum
2 years’ experience
- General
Accounting experience.
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA K) or its equivalent.
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated
above need not apply.
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
On the Subject line clearly indicate “ACCOUNTANT”.
Deadline for application
is 22nd March 2013.