Our client
is a reputable multi-national company dedicated to promoting private sector entrepreneurship
and building economically sound enterprises in the developing world.
Our Client
is looking for an energetic, self-driven, intelligent and experienced Project Accountant.
Job
Purpose: Responsible to assist in implementation of the consolidation software
and in the preparation and loading of consolidated historical data for the
previous two years (2011 & 2012).
S/he will
be key in the succession planning for future consolidation processes and review
of the audited financial statements to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist in preparation of the required data, the financial statements and facilitate the delivery of any reports needed to the project team in preparation of commencement of the project
- Involvement in data cleansing process
- To validate the submitted data generated from different sources in preparation for the project
- Respond to requests for additional details from the project implementation team
- Review and advise the management on the approval of invoices related to the project
- Review and advise on the timeline taken for the project against budgeted timelines
- Assist in investigation of project variances and submit variance reports to the FM/GMF
- Report to management regarding cost over-runs in relation to the project
- Participate in test runs on data loaded in the new system and correction of the same in order to achieve desired results
- Close out project upon project completion
- Involvement in future quarterly consolidations for the group
Qualification and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or related field with detailed knowledge of financial reporting.
- Must have excellent communication and writing skills
- Three (3) years’ working experience with Two (2) years’ of experience in a senior accounting role including preparation of financial statements.
- CPA/ACCA qualification at least Part II
Knowledge and Skills
- Financial reporting skills: Budgeting, cost management and Financial statements preparation
- Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Technological skills with ERP and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and Project management
- SAP knowledge will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
If you are
interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is
looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Please
forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits
package indicating the JOB TITLE as the email subject, to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of
business 7th July, 2014.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.