We are
a leading Logistics Company in Kenya with over 15 years’ experience in Africa
and have grown over the years to become a leading Logistics expert in East and
Central Africa that ensures constant supply of dry or wet cargo within the
region.
We place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization.
We place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization.
As a
result of continued growth and in order to position ourselves to be the leader
in logistics solutions for Africa, we wish to appoint qualified individual to
be part of this successful team into the position of Chief Accountant.
The
position is based in Nakuru.
Main Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will develop and manage sound financial systems and reporting to support management decisions.
Key summary responsibilities include:-
Main Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will develop and manage sound financial systems and reporting to support management decisions.
Key summary responsibilities include:-
- Formulate
/ adhere to appropriate financial management procedures and accounting
systems and monitor compliance.
- Review
financial reports to ensure compliance to Financial Reporting standards.
- Prepare
department budget and review the consolidated budgets for approval.
- Control/manage
costs within budget to contribute to the achievement of budgetary goals.
- Liaise
with IT department to continuously improve existing accounting and
reporting systems.
- Ensure
compliance to regulatory requirements.
- Coach
and monitor performance to identify gaps with the finance team and
recommend appropriate development.
- Contribute
in project financial appraisal and advice on viability.
- Prepare
/ Review information required for the external audit and
resolve issues, which fall under your control as chief accountant, arising
out of audit.
- Coordinate
planning to manage working capital.
- Manage
liquidity for profit optimization and smooth business operations.
- Manage
bank accounts and mandates to ensure efficient operations, compliance and
security of funds.
- Approve
payments, within specified authorisation limits, and review bank
reconciliations to ensure accuracy of underlying records and prevent loss
to the company.
- Develop
and maintain relationships with the banks & financial institutions.
- Leads
the financial role in due diligences performed on proposed projects &
acquisitions to ensure that only viable projects are selected and follow
up to ensure expectations are met.
Knowledge, skills & experience requirements:-
- A
University Degree in Finance or Accounting
- CPA
(K) OR ACCA
- 3-7years
experience in a busy organization in position of Financial Controller,
Chief Accountant or other senior role.
- Sound
understanding of IFRS. (International Financial Reporting Standards)
- Problem
solving skills
- Analytical
- Excellent
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation
skills
- People
leadership & management
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications
match the job and role specifications described; send your application and
detailed CV(with details of at least 3 referees indicating your current/last
salary on your application) to reach us on or before Friday 17th June, 2016 by
email to: hrcvskenya@yahoo.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Those
who had responded to the initial advert don’t need
We are an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.
