My client a Business Strategy
Consultancy that manages one of East Africa’s most popular comedy and hilarious
TV show is in need of an Events Accountant.
We are currently looking for an
Events Accountant within the Commercial Team who will assist the Events Manager
/ Head of Finance with optimum utilization of the Events Budget.
Principal Accountabilities
- Monitoring of Event Budget vs. actual.
- Produce monthly event accounts, receivables
and out-standings.
- Assist in the submission of Event budgets for
management approval and providing key decision support tools.
- Management and delivery of the financial
results of all Events and provision of accruals.
- Ensure compliance to guidelines, protocols and
procedures (highlight variations).
- Oversee book-keeping, the process of LPO’s
etc., recording of expenses, event payments, invoicing and confirm
recording of all event revenues and expenses, including transfers to
development programs.
- Preparation & consolidation of Event Final
accounts, financial reports & variance to budgets
- Work with various suppliers to reconcile all
event related service invoices.
- Deal with all financial charges to members,
sponsors and commercial partners.
- In line with Host agreement, review &
discuss Accounting, Finance & Audit obligations of the Host including
any issues having financial impact including Host expenses.
- Preparation of Event Cash flows and reviews of
Host cash flows and forecasts.
- Review and monitoring of Host Budget against
expenditure.
- Manage and assist in Event Audits of host
expenses.
- Assist in the set up of the Finance
organization structure to include review/set up structure of banking
arrangements for the event, reporting of host expense statements and the
approval process when required.
Skills Knowledge, Skills, Attitude
and Experience
- University Degree in Business, Finance or
Accounting
- 3-5years experience
- CPA(K) or ACCA
- Excellent technical knowledge of budgeting,
cash management, financial statements and financial analysis
processes
- Experience with using various accounting
software
- A good understanding of the financial side of
events with a preference to have worked in events financial/accounting
management
- Ability to analyze financial information
- Good report writing and presentation of
data
- Ability to work independently
- Able to meet tight deadlines, be assertive and
able to prioritize
- Good computer literacy skills (Word, Excel,
Power Point) especially Excel
If you believe you qualify for this
position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected
remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com.
Failure to provide the above
information will result in automatic disqualification from the process.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
