We are
looking for an Accounting Specialist in our
great office in Nairobi, Kenya on a Fixed-term contract of 7.5 months (to start
23.09.2016)
Your opportunity...
As an Accounting Specialist will be responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate accounting function that aids in achievement of business unit objectives. Reporting to the Country Manager.
...at OLX
Your opportunity...
As an Accounting Specialist will be responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate accounting function that aids in achievement of business unit objectives. Reporting to the Country Manager.
...at OLX
This
inspiring purpose has helped us build one of the world’s leading Internet
companies.
This
combination of business and purpose attracts a certain type of person. If
you’ve got an entrepreneurial drive and think you can use that drive to
contribute to our purpose, then we’d love to empower you to be successful. Want
to know more?
Why OLX?
The OLX Group is a network of leading classifieds platforms in 40 markets, including brands like OLX, Avito, letgo, dubizzle, among others.
The OLX Group connects local people to buy, sell or exchange used goods and services by making it fast and easy for anyone to post a listing through their mobile phone or on the web.
Why OLX?
The OLX Group is a network of leading classifieds platforms in 40 markets, including brands like OLX, Avito, letgo, dubizzle, among others.
The OLX Group connects local people to buy, sell or exchange used goods and services by making it fast and easy for anyone to post a listing through their mobile phone or on the web.
Hundreds
of millions of people in local markets around the world generate more than 1.7
billion monthly visits, 35 billion monthly page views and 54 million listings
every month on the OLX Group's online marketplaces.
Our 3000+ committed employees are making a difference from our 25 offices across the globe.
What responsibilities will you get when working with us?
Planning and forecasting
Our 3000+ committed employees are making a difference from our 25 offices across the globe.
What responsibilities will you get when working with us?
Planning and forecasting
- Provide
cashflow forecasts on a monthly basis
- Prepare
a monthly rolling forecast for marketing budgets in the geographical areas
managed in Kenya
- Preparation
of statutory audit reports for external year-end audit
- Reimburse
petty cash on a timely basis
- Review
payroll and provide approval
Budgets
- Approval
of travel allowances to staff and capture duly submitted expense reports
- Contribute
to budget execution strategy for Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and other
territories
- Cost
management
- Preparation
of annual budget, business plan and quarterly forecasts
- Provide
guidance accounting for new revenue streams
- Analyse
budgets and forecasts for business units and report to business managers
Procurement
- Contracting
and approval of new suppliers through formulation and implementation of
sound procurement procedures.
Payables
& receivables
- Making
supplier payments
- Tax
affairs - tax returns and related schedules
- Maintain
receivables cycle for debtors and ensure adequate follow up and provision
for bad debts
Reporting
- Prepare
various monthly reporting journals with completion of GL using the
financial systems
- Inter
–company transactions capture & balance confirmation
- Provide
revenue reports against budgets
- Financial
reporting
- Ensure
MIH IEA compliance
What
will you need to be successful in this role?
- University
business degree qualification
- CPA
K qualification
- Experience
in a Multi-national organization is a plus
- 7-10
years previous relevant work experience
- Knowledge
of Ms Office applications and advanced skill with Ms-excel
- Knowledge
of ACCPAC/ HFM accounting software an advantage
- Knowledge
in financial regulation and legislation
Skills
and Competencies
- Professionalism
and integrity
- Ability
to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
- Data
driven and analytical with strong attention to detail
- Excellent
problem-solving, analytical, technical and numerical abilities
- Hands-on
attitude & enjoys creating and implementing new business plans
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability
to work independently as well as in a team
- Speed
and accuracy
- Flexible,
and deadline driven
- Highly
organized
What
can you expect from us and what do we offer?
- Great
entrepreneurial opportunity
- An
exciting blend of a vibrant startup environment and a professional
operation
- Work
as part of a global, highly ambitious team and fast-growing company
- Be
part of the one of the largest online classifieds in Kenya and work with a
team of experts in e-commerce and online classifieds
Inspired
and interested in the job? Apply!
Are you ready to live your dream and apply for this role? It only takes a few minutes to apply using our simple application template. Once you’ve it out submit it online and our talent scouts promise to give it serious consideration.
Are you ready to live your dream and apply for this role? It only takes a few minutes to apply using our simple application template. Once you’ve it out submit it online and our talent scouts promise to give it serious consideration.
We
will try to get back to you within the next two weeks but we have to admit,
sometimes it takes a bit longer than that. If it does please don’t worry we
will respond to your application no matter what.
Empower yourself.
Improve the world.
Join OLX.
CLICK HERE to apply online
Questions?
Empower yourself.
Improve the world.
Join OLX.
CLICK HERE to apply online
Questions?
If you have any further questions with regards this career opportunity, please
feel free to contact us through the contact form
Applications close on Wednesday 14.09.2016
Applications close on Wednesday 14.09.2016