Financial Accountant
Our client, a leading manufacturer and provider of tyres and tyre solutions with offices across Kenya and the COMESA region, has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and resourceful candidate to fill the above position.
Main purpose of the jobOur client, a leading manufacturer and provider of tyres and tyre solutions with offices across Kenya and the COMESA region, has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and resourceful candidate to fill the above position.
To provide accurate, meaningful and timely financial information, maintenance of the books of accounts and ensuring integrity on all financial transactions processing chain
Among others, key accountabilities will include:-
- Circulating
monthly closing timetable and making follow up to ensure adherence to
deadlines.
- Authorizing
journals into the accounting system to enable preparation of monthly
accounts.
- Assisting in the
preparation of monthly consolidated statement of financial position and
statement of cash flows.
- Reviewing
general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness in
their preparation.
- Assisting in the
preparation of financial statements for management as well as other
stakeholder’s decision making.
- Ensuring all
relevant taxes for the company are filed and paid for on or before due
date.
- Establishing,
lodging and following up tax refund claims with tax authorities (Kenya and
Offshore).
- Analyzing,
objecting and resolving tax assessments and inquiries from various Revenue
Authorities and other statutory bodies.
- Managing
relationships with various revenue authorities (KRA, URA and TRA) on tax
matters and ensure full compliance
- Assisting in
reviewing Subsidiaries’ financial reports for correctness and accuracy.
- Balancing-off
intercompany ledgers and preparing intercompany reconciliations including
a review of all trial balances.
- Preparing
dormant subsidiaries financial statements for management decision making.
- Developing,
supervising and coaching assigned staff to enhance performance for
increased productivity.
Knowledge,
Skills and Experience
- A Bachelors
Degree in Accounting/ Finance or a related business field
- A Certified
Public Accountant (CPA(K), / ACCA or equivalent) and be a member of ICPAK
- At least 4 years
relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment preferably a
comparable role
- Knowledge of
IFRS / IAS and Taxation rules and laws
- Good working
knowledge of ERP systems – working knowledge of SAP Version 6.0 will be an
added advantage
- A team player
with excellent communication skills, Attention to detail, problem solving,
analytical and interpersonal skills
- High standards
of ethics and values
Application
Process
Interested
candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly
detailing their current remuneration and expectations to
recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 12 July 2013.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted