We are
looking to recruit a Senior
Accountant for
our client, a manufacturer of mattresses and soft furnishings, in Nairobi,
Kenya.
Position Overview: The role is also responsible for production of accurate financial statements and books of accounts for the Company, and will ensure sound financial systems, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Position Overview: The role is also responsible for production of accurate financial statements and books of accounts for the Company, and will ensure sound financial systems, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Guide
and supervise Accountants, ensuring effective delegation and performance
of duties.
- Coordinate
the budgeting process for all functions and ensure compliance to approved
budgets including prudent and timely spending.
- Provide
advice on financial matters.
- Develop
appropriate financial management policies, procedures, practices,
processes and accounting systems in compliance with national and group
accounting standards.
- Develop
and implement effective financial internal controls.
- Preparation
of periodic financial reports, including monthly management accounts and
other internal requirements within strict deadlines.
- Coordinate
statutory reporting, including annual accounts and financial statements.
- Ensure
effective management of assets.
- Working
capital management including credit control policy implementation.
- Cost
containment and Forex management.
- Undertake
cash management and liquidity including periodic forecasting and reporting
on revenue generation and expenditure, to ensure maintenance of a strong
financial control environment.
- Plan
the payment cycle for creditors, review the keeping of supplier ledgers
and ensure that payments are made within the agreed time frame.
- Closely
monitor accruals and prepayments within the Company to ensure adherence to
laid down financial standards and accurate reporting.
- Oversee
the creation of tools to monitor organizational performance including
revenue growth patterns, cash flow, and productivity.
- Preparation
of statutory accounts for audit within deadlines.
- Prepare
and submit timely reports and information for decision making.
Requirements
- Bachelors
degree in Finance of Accounting
- Full
accounting professional qualification, CPA or ACCA
- At
least 5 years relevant working experience, with Supervisory/Senior
Accountant experience in a dynamic environment
- Proficient
in use of Sage Pastel and MS Office applications
- Conversant
with tax and commercial law
- Supervisory,
analytical and problem solving skills
- Planning,
coordination, financial planning and reporting skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with ability to prepare and present
good oral and written reports
Remuneration: An attractive salary
package is on offer dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.
Please fill in the attached form and send in MS Excel format, as well as your CV in MS Word format to jobs@instepbusinesssolutions.com.
Please fill in the attached form and send in MS Excel format, as well as your CV in MS Word format to jobs@instepbusinesssolutions.com.