Accountant / Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Description: We are looking for a Kenyan Accountant who can carry out complete financial accounts for the group of companies.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle full spectrum of financial and cost group accounting role eg. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc
  • Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
  • Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
  • Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
  • Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to CFO & CEO
  • Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries
  • Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
  • Issue project cost reports for review and approval.
  • Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up.
  • Support CFO in ensuring that inter company cost allocations are in line with management Agreements.
  • Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns
  • Work consultative with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives

Requirements:
  • CPA or Min Degree in Accounting / Finance / ACCA qualification
  • Min 3-5 years relevant experience in financial & management accounting particularly in Print / Publishing / Tourism / Hospitality / Events Management Industry is preferred.
  • Relevant experience in audit and costing is advantageous.
  • Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
  • Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel.
  • Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
  • Working experience in accounting software particularly Quickbooks is a prerequisite.

Location: Nairobi

Wage / Salary: Negotiable

Start: Immediately

Duration: Long Term


email your cv to cvkentrain@gmail.com by 14th of March 2014