Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (SonySugar), a key player in the sugar industry in Kenya, wishes to enhance its human capital base by filling the following senior management position with a talented and qualified Kenyan citizen:-

Financial Accountant

Reporting to Head of Finance, Financial Accountant will be responsible for;
  • To ensure effective control and accountability on financial resources.
  • Ensure accurate financial accounting systems and up to date records.
  • Prepare cash flow projections and control cash disbursements.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative and accounting standards.
  • Ensure bank reconciliation.
  • Approval of all reimbursements of petty cash requisitions.
  • Preparation of senior management payroll.
  • Ensure the preparations and payments of other staff salaries and wages.
  • Interface sub-ledgers and ensure reconciliation of the General Ledger.
  • Ensure preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
  • Submit monthly statutory returns Coordinate External Audit function.
  • Preparation of other financial reports as may be required by management.

Job Specification
  • B. Com (accounting option) 5 years’ work experience reporting at a senior level CPA (K) /ACCA
  • Post graduate qualification in relevant field (an added advantage)
  • Must be a member of a professional body.
  • Knowledge of computerized financial systems and Ms Office applications.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Details

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration.

Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.

Send your application to the address below not later than November 29, 2013.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O.Box 107, 40405
Sare - Awendo


SonySugar is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment process, ladies are encouraged to apply