Our client is a public limited
liability company operating in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with an export agent
in Rwanda in the publishing industry.
In order to grow and achieve its
vision, the publishing firm needs to hire a Financial
Accountant to be based in Nairobi.
The Financial Accountant will be
responsible to the Head of Finance and Strategy for preparation of management
accounts and other financial reports and ensuring accurate postings into the
general ledger.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring correctness of the general &
subsidiary ledgers;
- Reviewing accounting journals before posting
into the system;
- Ensuring reconciliation of all general ledger
accounts;
- Updating and reconciling the fixed assets
register with the general ledger.
- Preparing accurate and timely
management/financial accounts reports to facilitate decision making;
- Ensuring timely filing of VAT;
- Facilitating tax audits for compliance &
following up on VAT refunds;
- Liaising with insurance brokers to ensure
adequate cover of the company assets and staff;
- Participating in the preparation of annual
company budgets;
- Coordinating annual audit;
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of
daily bank position;
- Prepare product and project payback analysis
to track profitability of acquisitions, products and monitor return on
investment projections
- Recommend timely reviews on the company’s
credit management policy to safeguard company assets and ensure efficient
cash flow management.
- Support the Chief HR and Admin Officer in
meeting the HR objectives.
- Participate and offer advice to the Company’s
Investment Committee in their assessment of strategic initiatives
and proposed investments to ensure quality and viability of investments.
- Track and prepare reports on implementation of
business contracts with various partners, identifying lapses and the
financial consequence of each.
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to the position of
Financial Accountant, an officer must have:
- Proven work experience of seven (7) in finance
three (3) of which must have been in middle or senior level management.
- Holder of Bachelors degree in a business
related field from a recognized university. A Masters degree will be an
added advantage.
- Must be a member of ICPA(K) of good standing
- Clear understanding of Income Tax and Vat Acts
and other statutory requirements, International Accounting standards (IAS)
and IFRS;
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional
competence in financial matters, leadership and administrative capability;
and
- A Certificate in Computer Applications
(Windows, Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access, Internet and Accounting Packages
especially in an ERP) from a recognized institution.
Remuneration: Our client offers all the advantages one would
expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary and a
comprehensive benefits package.
Our client is an equal opportunities
employer.
Application Process
Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to kkerosi@racg.co.ke and copy recruitment@racg.co.ke clearly indicating the job title as the subject and address it to the Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.
Application Process
Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to kkerosi@racg.co.ke and copy recruitment@racg.co.ke clearly indicating the job title as the subject and address it to the Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.