Job Vacancy: Senior
Accountant – Freight / Courier Services
Job Location: Mombasa Road,
Nairobi
Job Reports to: General
Manager
Salary: 65,000
Established international courier and logistics companies is looking for an
experienced Senior Accountant to handle, prepare, compute, manage, research and
analyze all financial information of their business.Salary: 65,000
Role: This position holder will
analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or
maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or
other financial activities within the organization.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Accountancy and Financial Management
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Accountancy and Financial Management
·
Daily
enter key data of financial transactions in database and maintain financial
data bases.
·
Investigate
problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for
bills.
·
Prepare
vouchers, invoices, cheques, account statements, reports and reviews for
accuracy.
·
Extract
general ledger information.
·
Reconcile
bank statements.
·
Reconcile
accounts in a timely manner.
·
Preparation
and verification of supplies – Billings’ accuracy and negotiating costing.
·
Ensure
financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures.
·
Ensure
accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
·
Establish
and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control
procedures.
·
Resolve
accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
·
Monitor
and support taxation issues.
·
Review,
balance, and interpret computer reports, and makes corrections.
2. Budget and Management Reporting
·
Compile
cost reports, revenue and balance sheets.
·
Continuous
management and support of budget and forecast activities.
·
Prepare
financial management reports.
·
Compile
and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including
monthly and annual accounts.
·
Ensure
accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
·
Analyze
and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends,
financial commitments and future revenues.
·
Analyze
financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and
procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to
business and financial problems.
3. Audit function
·
Financial
audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
·
Ensure
that all controls in place are being adhered to.
·
Act
as a focal point for external audit engagement.
·
Assessing
how well the business is complying with rules and regulations and informing
management whether any issues need addressing.
4. Payroll Management
·
Preparation
and review of monthly payroll for correctness and completeness.
·
Maintain
all payroll records.
·
Prepare
and process all statutory deductions in a timely manner.
·
Prepare
yearly payroll summaries and reconcile with statutory tax deductions (PAYE,
NSSF, NHIF)
Experience and Qualifications
·
Degree
in Finance, Accounting or economics.
·
Minimum
of 6 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets,
financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing
financial advice.
·
Professional
qualifications such as CPA/CFA/ACCA or similar will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
·
Analytical
- Collects and researches data.
·
Design
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
·
Problem
Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully.
·
Change
Management - Develops workable implementation plans.
·
Quality
Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
·
Cost
Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue Conserves organizational
resources.
·
Judgment
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
·
Quality
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
·
Quantity
- Completes work in timely manner.
Deadline: Interested parties should send
their online applications on or before 27th November 2017
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.