Position: Accountant
Industry: Retail Solutions
Salary: 75,000 – 85,000 monthly
gross
Reports to: Finance Manager with
dotted line to HR Manager
Our client is a service provider covering every aspect of
clients brand management to ensure the best representation in retail
environments and point of purchase.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
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Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure
that company finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner
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Implement the set financial policies and procedures and
ensure that the set internal controls are implemented and maintained
throughout.
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Implement financial risk management & controls that will
maintain financial health of the organization
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Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts,
e.g. auditors, bankers and statutory organisations
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Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the
computerized accounting system
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Effective control & management of company assets
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Ensure that all the payments are authorised before the actual
payment is done
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Ensure that salaries & wages are paid on time and accurately
including employee reimbursements
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Timely preparation and sharing of correct, complete &
accurate sales invoices
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Realisation of invoiced amounts, calculation of margins and
comparison with budget
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Reconcile the accounts payable and receivables and ensure
that accounts receivables are paid in a timely & accurate manner.
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Ensure that periodic bank & payment reconciliations are
completed
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Scrutinize all the supporting documents to ensure accuracy and
authenticity.
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Ensure timely & accurate processing & filing of
statutory payments i.e PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax etc
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Maintain an orderly accounting filing system and a system
of controls over accounting transactions
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Ensure security for all company cheques and always verify
charges
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Accurate and timely preparation of financial management
accounts.
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Ensure compliance with local government on financial reporting
requirements and tax compliance.
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Maintain schedules supporting the balance sheet items
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Preparation of monthly, quarterly and other periodical treasury
plans
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Maintain a vendors register
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Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
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Management and control of cash-flows, working capital and
budgets.
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Assist with preparation of the budget monthly preparation and
analysis of budget Vs Actual cost
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Avail all the documentation and information as required by the
auditors
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Maintain insurance coverages and ensure Issuance of permits and
licenses.
Minimum Qualifications and job requirements
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Degree in Finance or Accounting
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Professional qualification in Accounts – CPA (K) or ACCA.
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2-3 years Financial Management experience preferably in an
accounting consultancy firm but retail / FMCG background will also be an
advantage.
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Strong interpersonal & Communication Skills.
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Solid understanding of accounting & local labour principles.
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Working knowledge of local statutory legislation and
regulations.
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Must include knowledge of Excel and proficiency in an accounting
program or system.
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Excellent Time Management & Organization skills.
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Ability to maintain financial, accounting, administrative and
personnel services in order to meet legislative requirements and support
Smollan operations.
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Continually inspire, motivate and develop finance Intern(s) to
understand what is expected of them.
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Maintain a healthy, positive and seamless working relationship
with all stakeholders.
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Actively and consistently maintain high standards of
professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and delivery.
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Ensure data integrity of all reports to client and
management.
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Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing
demands.
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Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own
objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needs.
How to apply
If you are up to the task and possess the required
qualifications, skills and experience, kindly send you CV and cover letter to wanjira@proemmconsult.com by Wednesday 31st May 2017.
Kindly quote the Job title (Accountant) on the subject section.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.