Summary: Our client is a venture capital fund manager that
develops and grows breakthrough businesses that that can transform markets at
the base of the pyramid (BoP) in East Africa by, for example, offering
low-income households access to affordable goods and services such as
healthcare, agriculture services, energy, housing, education and safe water, or
access to new opportunities as employees or producers.
They are seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant to manage their finances on an ongoing basis and
integrate the financial process into their core business.
The opportunities for personal growth
and work satisfaction are high, and a good Senior Accountant will have the
opportunity to be part of the transformation of thousands of lives in the
region.
Responsibilities:
- Performing all financial accounting roles for
the company including managing payroll, company expenses and book keeping
- Producing management accounts and annual
financial accounts for the company
- Managing the audit process for the company
- Filing tax returns for the company
- Liaising with the accountants of the Fund
- Working with portfolio company finance teams
to improve practices in the portfolio
Qualifications and Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Business related field.
- A minimum of three years post-qualification
experience in finance and accounting
- A good understanding of the tax environment of
Kenya
- Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision
- Experienced in working with a variety of IT
packages (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, CRM tools)
- A strong communicator, both in writing and
orally
Skills & Attributes
- Self starters who will take the initiative,
anticipate needs and issues, and drive the implementation of our financial
processes
- A quick learner who can pick up the details
associated with venture capital finances rapidly
- Hard working, willing to commit extra hours
when necessary to support a company that could transform the lives of
thousands
- Diligent and has very good attention to detail
- Committed to the highest standards of honesty
and integrity
How to Apply:
Send your application including a
cover letter and detailed CV, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the
names of three professional referees by Friday 26th February 2016 to:
Adept Systems
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge
fees for receiving or processing job applications.
