Job
Title: Chief
Accountant
Report
to: CEO
Location: Zimbabwe
Salary: 200k and above based on experience
Virtual
Recruitment Services is one of the leading Recruitment firms in Kenya .
Our
client is the leading lottery and sports betting operator in African emerging
markets, managing over 18 national divisions.
The
company is globally recognized as a start-up specialist for gaming operations
in emerging markets.
They
are looking for a Chief Accountant to be located in Zimbabwe. He will set up
and lead the finance team, as well as help with the top level data analysis.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensuring
timely completion of the annual statutory accounts for the company and ,
its branches
- Smooth
running of the annual external audit process, ensuring minimal issues and
disruptions
- Ensure
timely filing of the accounts with all relevant authorities
- Ensuring
timely completion of the annual Corporate Income Tax return and quarterly
payments
- Manage
monthly and annual processes for payroll taxes reporting/filings
- Ensure
timely & accurate filing of VAT returns and resolution of VAT and duty
queries
- Review
of balance sheet accounts
- Review
of Fixed Assets
- Review
of Employee reimbursement processes
- Ensure
that any changes in tax laws are reflected in the business processes where
necessary
- Review
of Monthly Cash flow forecasting and ensure optimum funds are available at
all times
- Financial
statements prepared and submitted with clean auditor’s opinion
- Balance
sheet kept fully reconciled and any old items cleared on regular basis
- Manage
the team of accounting and administration staff
- Full
accountability of commitment setting, performance management, review of
team members
- Maximize
the team results by properly managing roles and responsibilities are
assigned and executed on in the most efficient manner
Competencies
and Qualifications Desired
- Must
be willing to relocate to Zimbabwe.
- Fluent
in Gujarati, hindi, Telugu or Punjabi.
- 2-5
years’ progressively responsible experience in a similar position.
- Degree
in accounting, finance or a relevant field.
- CPA/
ACCA or Master’s Degree is a strong advantage.
- Strategic
leader with strong grasp of core financial concepts, including cost
accounting, reporting, revenue recognition, financial modeling, and
forecasting. Experience or knowledge about betting companies would be a
strong advantage.
- Experience
in using financial software such as QuickBooks is essential.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels
of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
- Strong
problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound
judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High
level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and
results-orientation.
How to
Apply
If you
are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,
Please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief
Accountant) to vacancies@virtualrecruitment.co.ke before Friday 15th
July, 2016. Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.