Vacancy: Business Accountant
Our client is a leading real estate
development partner offering solutions that range from project management to
co-development and property trading in the Kenyan real estate sector.
They have a wide portfolio of blue
chip clientele and partners having achieved unmatched recognition in the
industry and effectively built its brand as a reliable delivery partner.
Are you a young seasoned Accountant
who is confident, ambitious, resourceful and imaginative with the desire to
challenge yourself?
Are you interested in being part of a
team focused towards transforming the real estate market in Kenya and beyond
the East African region?
If so, then this is the job you are
looking for.
Our client would like to fill the position of a Business Accountantwho will be reporting to the Chief Accountant.
Job Purpose / Summary: The position is responsible for maintaining proper records for the business entities that exist under the Group.
Working closely with the Chief
Accountant, the position will be responsible for providing accurate and
reliable Financial reports, and ensuring the integrity of financial data for
the business entities under the group.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- To monitor Financial transactions in the
business accounts to ensure that they are posted correctly
- To ensure that related party balances for the
business accounts are reconciled promptly, and where there are
discrepancies they are followed up promptly
- To proactively identify areas of possible cost
savings in the businesses under the Group
- To forecast revenue for the businesses under
the group
- To monitor monthly performance of the
businesses under the Group against budgets, and ensuring that deviations
are highlighted on a timely basis for remedial action
- To ensure compliance with taxation legislation
Reporting
- To report to management regarding the finances
of Group
- To produce reliable and timely financial
reports for the businesses to aid in decision making.
- Assist by providing information for preparing
budgets, business plans and financial statements.
- Performing any other duties assigned
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA (K)/ACCA certification.
- 3 years working experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge in Business Budgeting, Accounting
and Taxation as applicable to Kenyan businesses, Ledger Maintenance
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting
Standards.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel and
Modelling are desirable.
- Practical experience using generic Accounting
software such as QuickBooks.
- Prior experience within the real estate sector
will be an added advantage.
Competencies
- Strong verbal, written, presentation and
effective listening skills.
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work well with others under
deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
- Ability to work independently, take
initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
- Good with number, data and figures.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Outcome/delivery focused with strong planning
skills.
Salary: Attractive salary package
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 make your application through our website www.dorbe-leit.co.ke vacancy page before close of business 8th December 2015.
Only successful candidates will be
contacted.
